Posted by Barry Margolin on 02/19/07 20:34

In article <m2bqjqezle.fsf@qqqq.invalid>, shamino@techie.com (David C.)
wrote:

> Barry Margolin <barmar@alum.mit.edu> writes:
> >
> > Who suggested "negotiating" with the RIAA? The RIAA was brought up in
> > the context of their representative participating in a debate. The RIAA
> > is the mouthpiece of the record labels, which allows the rep to speak on
> > their behalf in a debate.
>
> 1: The big-4 record labels do not all speak with one voice. Although
> the RIAA often says things that all four support, this isn't always the
> case. And words often contradict actions (like how EMI is experimenting
> with DRM-free downloads, even though the RIAA is completely opposed to
> the concept.)
>
> 2: Their communication is one-way. If you disagree with something they
> say, sending your comments to the RIAA will not result in those comments
> being forwarded to the record labels.

Lobbyists don't usually report back on the responses to their efforts?

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Barry Margolin, barmar@alum.mit.edu
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