Do radio stations? I honestly don't know.
If they do, shouldn't uploaders simply be liable for ASCAP fees then?
Yes.
If they do, shouldn't uploaders simply be liable for ASCAP fees then?
ASCAP is for performances. Streaming is a performance, but making available for download is a copy, so I don't think uploaders could just pay an ASCAP fee and be legal. I guess an uploader could stream it at 100% quality, and the player on the other end have an option to save the stream. But we know the RIAA doesn't like that since they're going after XM radio for a recording feature.