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+-   Canadian songwriters propose collective licensing on Monday January 28 2008, @10:59AM aboivin

Submitted by aboivin on Monday January 28 2008, @10:59AM
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aboivin writes "The Songwriters association of Canada has put forward a proposition for collective licensing of music for personal use. The Right to Equitable Remuneration for Music File Sharing would legalize sharing of a copy of a copyrighted musical work without motive of financial gain, for a monthly fee of 5.00$ applied to all Canadian internet connections, which would be distributed to creators and rights holders. From the proposal: "File sharing is both a revolution in music distribution and a very positive phenomenon. The volunteer efforts of millions of music fans creates a much greater choice of repertoire for consumers while allowing songs — both new and old, well known and obscure — to be heard. All that's needed to fulfill this revolution in distribution is a way for Creators and rights holders to be paid.""
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