i seem to recall several years back when the preteners took exception to rush limbaugh using their song as his theme. when the dust settled, he was still using the song.
EZ: It’s NEVER about fundamental fairness or the rights of others
It’s ALL about THEM
Great analogy. I will remember this one.
good call
HYPOCRISY
Bakers don’t copyright their cakes.
I think that cuts to the heart of it. In America we have (had) the right of free association. The Civil Rights Act took that away and we’ve seen our our liberties draining away ever since.
Why can’t actors be made to perform in anti-gay commercials?
An important observation. Thank you!
First of all, you are quoting the rules incorrectly. While artists might decry the use of their songs, they really cannot stop them. However, they can have ASCAP ensure that their rights are enforced in terms of payment. THAT can be expensive.
Addressing your second point, some states have laws that prevent you from performing a service based on a whole list of discriminatory items.
For instance, I am a photographer. If I specialize in wedding photography, I cannot charge a different rate or refuse service based on my personal religious beliefs.
Most of the time, I would just say I am busy. But, I don’t do weddings.
Anybody who pays a general performance license can use any song for live events. Artists can complain all they want, but as long as they get paid they have no say in it. They can complain but that’s just pr. A general license doesn’t cover film or TV, so they can’t use it in a commercial without a specific deal. It’s that simple.
Tom Petty wouldn’t let Michelle Bachmann use “American Girl” either.
Now, I like Tom Petty, but why the hell he would care I do not know. I thought there was a 25-year limit on rights to that stuff.
Where am I wrong here?
Yeah no kidding.
Sue their asses. Shut up and play the song.
Copyright... first North American rights etc. Yes, it can be done. On the cheap, take a picture, put it an a sealed envelope and mail it to yourself... Open it in a court of law..