YouTube, MySpace blasted on copyright issue

~~Hacking is a Felony~~ · 09-15-2006, 03:39 AM

YouTube, MySpace blasted on copyright issue
Universal Music tightens legal reins, plans lawsuit against YouTube

Updated: 5:18 p.m. PT Sept 14, 2006
LOS ANGELES - Universal Music Group, the world's largest record company, contends the wildly popular Web sites YouTube and MySpace are violating copyright laws by allowing users to post music videos and other content involving Universal artists.

"We believe these new businesses are copyright infringers and owe us tens of millions of dollars," Universal Music CEO Doug Morris told investors Wednesday at a conference in Pasadena. "How we deal with these companies will be revealed shortly."

Universal's talks with YouTube Inc. have deteriorated and the recording giant is set to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against the video-sharing company if no agreement is reached by the end of the month, according to a person familiar with the talks who spoke on condition of anonymity, citing the confidential nature of the negotiations.

Universal's talks with News Corp.'s MySpace have been progressing, the person said.

A call to YouTube seeking comment was not immediately returned. MySpace declined to comment.

The prospect of Universal Music or other record labels suing MySpace or YouTube represents a departure from the way the recording industry has interacted with the sites thus far.

In less than three years, MySpace has emerged as a choice destination for young people and a hub for bands to promote music. Record labels big and small have created Web pages on the social networking site for their bands, typically allowing visitors to listen to the artists' music for free.

Since launching last year, YouTube has grown into one of the most popular video portals on the Web, thriving off user-generated videos that sometimes include people lip-synching to copyright songs or incorporating footage from movies or music videos.

The company has said it promptly complies with notices to remove copyright-infringing material uploaded by users.

But commercial music videos posted with the blessing of the record labels can also be found on the site. YouTube recently added branded channels and videos that enable companies to advertise on the site, a service Warner Bros. Records used to promote Paris Hilton's debut album.

Capitol Records, meanwhile, has released videos on YouTube by The Vines, Cherish and OK Go.

Universal, however, has made it a priority to get compensation for content that was once seen as purely promotional. Last year, the company began charging Web portals such as Yahoo Inc. and Time Warner Inc.'s AOL for playing its artists' music videos online or over video-on-demand services.

© 2006 The Associated Press.
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wow .. it's crazy to see Universal looking to get paid .. while Capitol Records is actually embracing this avenue to release material through.

**skelooth** · 09-15-2006, 03:44 AM

Absurdity.

By Universal's logic, they need to file a lawsuit against:

The telephone companies and cable companies for providing internet that promotes the sharing of music

All of the web hosting providers

All computer retailers

all mp3 manufacturers

etc.

It's absolutely ridiculous.

**skelooth** · 09-15-2006, 03:48 AM

BTW Prov, I'm sorry but I have to sue you for promoting the continued procrastination of my Calc2 homework. I'll see you in court buddy

**DarkFalcon** · 09-15-2006, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

BTW Prov, I'm sorry but I have to sue you for promoting the continued procrastination of my Calc2 homework. I'll see you in court buddy

lol...record exec's are totally out of touch with reality.

**bigDman** · 09-22-2006, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

Absurdity.

By Universal's logic, they need to file a lawsuit against:

The telephone companies and cable companies for providing internet that promotes the sharing of music

All of the web hosting providers

All computer retailers

all mp3 manufacturers

etc.

It's absolutely ridiculous.

shhh your giving them ideas

yazf909 · 09-22-2006, 09:59 PM

what a bunch of tree huggers

**krzna** · 09-23-2006, 01:02 AM

my employees in PI are refusing to work if universal takes off utube...
man we ****in love Utube.... this is BS!

Pj-Macx · 09-23-2006, 01:09 AM

please... this is total BS...

Vegeto · 09-23-2006, 01:11 AM

I just bought over 300 dollars worth of anime that I wouldn't have bought if I didn't get to preview it and become addicted to it on Youtube. Yes, I'm 26 and I watch anime, save your judgements for yourself

**DarkFalcon** · 09-23-2006, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegeto

I just bought over 300 dollars worth of anime that I wouldn't have bought if I didn't get to preview it and become addicted to it on Youtube. Yes, I'm 26 and I watch anime, save your judgements for yourself

lol..I kid, some pretty sweet anime out there.

09-15-2006, 03:39 AM	#1
~~Hacking is a Felony~~ I destroy property Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,105 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	YouTube, MySpace blasted on copyright issue YouTube, MySpace blasted on copyright issue Universal Music tightens legal reins, plans lawsuit against YouTube Updated: 5:18 p.m. PT Sept 14, 2006 LOS ANGELES - Universal Music Group, the world's largest record company, contends the wildly popular Web sites YouTube and MySpace are violating copyright laws by allowing users to post music videos and other content involving Universal artists. "We believe these new businesses are copyright infringers and owe us tens of millions of dollars," Universal Music CEO Doug Morris told investors Wednesday at a conference in Pasadena. "How we deal with these companies will be revealed shortly." Universal's talks with YouTube Inc. have deteriorated and the recording giant is set to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against the video-sharing company if no agreement is reached by the end of the month, according to a person familiar with the talks who spoke on condition of anonymity, citing the confidential nature of the negotiations. Universal's talks with News Corp.'s MySpace have been progressing, the person said. A call to YouTube seeking comment was not immediately returned. MySpace declined to comment. The prospect of Universal Music or other record labels suing MySpace or YouTube represents a departure from the way the recording industry has interacted with the sites thus far. In less than three years, MySpace has emerged as a choice destination for young people and a hub for bands to promote music. Record labels big and small have created Web pages on the social networking site for their bands, typically allowing visitors to listen to the artists' music for free. Since launching last year, YouTube has grown into one of the most popular video portals on the Web, thriving off user-generated videos that sometimes include people lip-synching to copyright songs or incorporating footage from movies or music videos. The company has said it promptly complies with notices to remove copyright-infringing material uploaded by users. But commercial music videos posted with the blessing of the record labels can also be found on the site. YouTube recently added branded channels and videos that enable companies to advertise on the site, a service Warner Bros. Records used to promote Paris Hilton's debut album. Capitol Records, meanwhile, has released videos on YouTube by The Vines, Cherish and OK Go. Universal, however, has made it a priority to get compensation for content that was once seen as purely promotional. Last year, the company began charging Web portals such as Yahoo Inc. and Time Warner Inc.'s AOL for playing its artists' music videos online or over video-on-demand services. © 2006 The Associated Press. --------------------- wow .. it's crazy to see Universal looking to get paid .. while Capitol Records is actually embracing this avenue to release material through.

09-15-2006, 03:44 AM	#2
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,183 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 154	Absurdity. By Universal's logic, they need to file a lawsuit against: The telephone companies and cable companies for providing internet that promotes the sharing of music All of the web hosting providers All computer retailers all mp3 manufacturers etc. It's absolutely ridiculous. __________________

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skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,183 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 154	BTW Prov, I'm sorry but I have to sue you for promoting the continued procrastination of my Calc2 homework. I'll see you in court buddy __________________

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krzna Dogg Crappin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olangapo-Zambales,Philipines Posts: 1,576 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	my employees in PI are refusing to work if universal takes off utube... man we **in love Utube.... this is BS! __________________ Respected Somewhere - Feared Everywhere** www.surpassgenetics.com www.offshorebodybuilding.com www.thevipboard.com Team Beast Breeder colossus@beastbreeder.com

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Vegeto blameless sinner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 803 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	I just bought over 300 dollars worth of anime that I wouldn't have bought if I didn't get to preview it and become addicted to it on Youtube. Yes, I'm 26 and I watch anime, save your judgements for yourself __________________ ______________ ________________ ......Busy Training...... __________________ ________________ __________________

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