March 25th update…
with the Obama Justice Department staffed by RIAA lawyers we are going to see things like massive digital service providers bowing down to aid the RIAA’s endless stubbornness in the war on piracy.

what does this mean for artists anchored to the sinking ship of record labels? maynard says it best, “learn to swim.” with all the industries money being burned up on another tactic to scare consumers into purchasing music, where will the finances come from to help the artist produce quality material you are still being forced to purchase. how can artists receive tour support to come visit you in person? and even if they do successfully battle 20 other bands on their label for a touring budget, fans don’t have much money left to support their favorite artist through ticket sales do they?

when will this be obvious to people? when will this information become a tool to conquer the corrupt power that is unfortunately ruling over the most profound human ability to create, entertain, and inspire the masses?

photo credit: Steven Fernandez

Mar 26th update…
A bit of hesitation is leaving people in a haze of questions about just how “on board” Internet Service Providers really are about this whole situation. AT&T loosely denies the words of the RIAA on USAtoday regarding their new tactic to shut down users internet service based on a 3rd strike of copyright infringement. RIAA president Carey Sherman himself has admitted to Verizon not wanting any part in the idea, but how long till will we receive a firm statement from the other ISP’s in regard to the situation?

picture taken from modernhumorist.com

April 3rd update…
Let’s just say Obama is really taking heat over the situation. Ive never been one for political categorization, and don’t really ever plan to be… This situation is exactly why. I honestly thought Obama entering office would shed some revolutionairy light on the RIAA vs The People situation. Winning a huge chunk of his votes through social networking campaigns aimed at generationY (major demographic charged by the RIAA for file sharing) would make you think his ideals would apply to the ideals of his “target audience.” But because people are just now realizing who the president has hired to pull strings for him after he has been elected makes absolutely no sense to me at all… but ultimately the most irritating thing is how people are now pointing the finger back across the isle. Republicans rubbing it in peoples faces scolding them for their decision making skills coming back to bite them in the ass now that they got their president… Cool country… When do I leave again?

April 14th update…
make that 6 RIAA representatives. According to Sound Opinion’s Greg Kot (who I am now stoked on because of his new Mastodon interview) and Jim Dero, France is now moving forward with the 3 strike penalty system. More info here.