Recent content by ShabWeasel

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    PRS\PPL Music Licensing - Know Your Rights

    I think the tl;dr is that it's the best that exists at present, but not that it can't be drastically improved to the benefit of both artists and businesses alike.....
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    PRS\PPL Music Licensing - Know Your Rights

    True, but a lot of hassle and cost for small business owners - even if they are completely in the clear. Luckily, in this case the owner had family working in law so got free advice - many aren't so lucky and you can't afford to ignore these kind of threats. Added to this is that bailiffs...
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    PRS\PPL Music Licensing - Know Your Rights

    I've no problem with the task assigned to the PRS or the rules/artists/licence holders they represent, neither do I take issue with the idea of ensuring artists are paid for their work. I do strongly believe that the issue is misrepresented in the overall 'media' portrayal of the rules (such as...