Posted by Eric P. on 02/19/07 21:22

On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:06:59 -0800, David C. hath written thusly
(in article <m2bqjqezle.fsf@qqqq.invalid>):

> 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.)

I'm aware of big 3, but not 4...please elaborate.

- E


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