Comments on: Former RIAA chief advising Project Playlist

Jay Berman is trying to help the music service get past copyright issues.

[alexgieg]

From a Slashdot meme:

1) Sue first.
2) "Negotiate"
3) Profit!!!

[londonsoulpatrol]

Its very clear that the best way to establish a new company is to operate unlicensed, build traffic and then 2-3 years down the line either get bought or roll over and give equity rather than being sued. You still end up with some share left of what is then a legit company with licenses, and can cash in down the line. Its a no-brainer.

I work for a web 2.0 music destination that wants to try to do things legit from the start. But the licensing process is so arduous and slow and painful that the odds are stacked against success. All the money we need to pay to rights holders from the get-go, unlicensed companies like playlist can spend on development, marketing, traffic building etc. Its not a fair competition. Definitely smarter to be unlicensed.

[galacticgufus]

basically another sell out to the riaa. thanks for nothing, project playlist. how is your 'service' any different from listening to the wireless?

[benjaminstraight]

benjamin straight writes: Good article.