XM and Sirius radio.
XM sent out this to its members:
Statement to XM Subscribers - The XM Nation
Everything we've done at XM since our first minute on the air is about giving you more choices. We provide more channels and music programming than any other network. We play all the music you want to hear including the artists you want to hear but can't find on traditional FM radio. And we offer the best radios with the features you want for your cars, homes, and all places in between.
We've developed new radios -- the Inno, Helix and NeXus -- that take innovation to the next level in a totally legal way. Like TiVo, these devices give you the ability to enjoy the sports, talk and music programming whenever you want. And because they are portable, you can enjoy XM wherever you want.
The music industry wants to stop your ability to choose when and where you can listen. Their lawyers have filed a meritless lawsuit to try and stop you from enjoying these radios.
They don't get it. These devices are clearly legal. Consumers have enjoyed the right to tape off the air for their personal use for decades, from reel-to-reel and the cassette to the VCR and TiVo.
Our new radios complement download services, they don't replace them. If you want a copy of a song to transfer to other players or burn onto CDs, we make it easy for you to buy them through XM + Napster.
Satellite radio subscribers like you are law-abiding music consumers; a portion of your subscriber fee pays royalties directly to artists. Instead of going after pirates who don't pay a cent, the record labels are attacking the radios used for the enjoyment of music by consumers like you. It's misguided and wrong.
We will vigorously defend these radios and your right to enjoy them in court and before Congress, and we expect to win.
Thank you for your support.
The RIAA's new target
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mbilderback
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How in the hell does the RIAA expect to win this shit? How many times do they think they can jam their fist up the collective ass of their customers?
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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mbilderback
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They keep mentioning TiVo. Brings an interesting thing to mind. I don't hear the TV networks or MPAA rallying to fight the evils of TiVo. But I can keep those episodes FOREVER as long as I pay my TiVo bill.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
You don't even need to pay any TiVo bill. That monthly bill is just for the scheduling service, the hard drive is yours (unless you're leasing it, but that would be silly).
But there has been some fighting over those. Used to be TiVo was able to record TV and skip the commercials during the recording process. That was changed after some sort of judicial judgement against them, wasn't it? I can't remember now why.
But there has been some fighting over those. Used to be TiVo was able to record TV and skip the commercials during the recording process. That was changed after some sort of judicial judgement against them, wasn't it? I can't remember now why.
"ATTENTION: Customers browsing porn must hold magazines with both hands at all times!"
I have heard rumblings about TiVo. Mainly because the networks are examining the potential of selling repeats of their shows online. Not to mention DVD sales. Plus, they are wondering if TiVo cuts into their potential profits from syndication.
Thus a battle between TiVo and the networks could be looming.
And didn't someone just link an article about ABC or someone trying to sue TiVo so sports couldn't be recorded...or was it so their customers couldn't fast forward through commercials?
Thus a battle between TiVo and the networks could be looming.
And didn't someone just link an article about ABC or someone trying to sue TiVo so sports couldn't be recorded...or was it so their customers couldn't fast forward through commercials?
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
I fully believe most sales these days are based on convenience not on the quality of a product.
Look around the store next time and you'll see lots of items being sold that are based more on just getting in your home rather than being any good.
Most shoppers are ill informed of the products they buy anyway. Console gamers think their shit looks better than a PC. PC gamers buy crap titles at WalMart and such without reading reviews. People think the McRib is the peak of BBQ.
Look around the store next time and you'll see lots of items being sold that are based more on just getting in your home rather than being any good.
Most shoppers are ill informed of the products they buy anyway. Console gamers think their shit looks better than a PC. PC gamers buy crap titles at WalMart and such without reading reviews. People think the McRib is the peak of BBQ.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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DoctorChaos
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Bah, companies make cash cos most people are fuckwits.As I'm fond of saying, 'Companies make money in spite of themselves'It's amazing how so many companies make money and can't figure out what their customers want.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
A salesman will say anything to push their product. If Satan walks the earth, it's a fucking certainly he words in sales or marketing.A salesman would say, "We TELL people what they want."
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Satan don't need telemarketing. How many people say some variant of, "I'd sell my soul for...?"But even Satan himself wouldn't lower himself to telemarketing.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Just got a new email from XM:
Congress is considering legislation that would be harmful to XM Satellite Radio and we need your help.
The big record companies are pressuring Congress to prevent XM listeners like you from having access to more music choices and new technologies. If these powerful special interests get their way, it will be much tougher for satellite radio to keep bringing you the unique and innovative artists you find on XM. We are asking you to help us by calling 800-303-3263 to tell your Senator you support XM Radio.
Let me explain: With 69 commercial-free digital music channels, XM provides an outlet for recording artists of virtually every musical style and genre.
XM has been a good friend to the music industry and, more importantly, to artists and songwriters. XM helps listeners discover new artists and rediscover forgotten favorites, stimulating CD and concert ticket sales.
We make sure artists and songwriters are fairly compensated for their music: XM pays a portion of your subscription fee to them and their record labels for the music you hear. Satellite radio has already paid tens of millions of dollars in royalties -- and over the coming years it could pay hundreds of millions more. By contrast, conventional AM and FM radio stations pay nothing to recording artists or their record labels.
In fact, satellite radio, including XM, is now the largest payer of digital performance royalties to artists and record labels in the country.
But the big record labels want more -- a lot more -- and are trying to use Congress to stand in the way of the future. They are pressuring Congress to pass legislation called the PERFORM Act to prevent XM listeners like you from being able to use your new radios. These radios allow XM subscribers to record music they hear on XM for personal use so you can listen later - in the same way TiVo allows you to record TV for later viewing.
You'd get fewer music choices and less new technology for you in years to come. Those who stand in the way of consumer choice never prevail and they won't this time, if you and the other 6.5 million members of the XM Nation act today.
I hope you will call 800-303-3263 to tell your Senator that you oppose The PERFORM Act, and that you ask they do as well.
Please call between the hours of 9 am & 6 pm
Talking points:
1. I'm calling to urge the Senator to oppose the PERFORM Act and other legislation that would harm satellite radio.
2. I'm an XM Satellite Radio subscriber who lives in (your state).
3. Please ask my Senator to oppose the PERFORM Act.
Please visit us at www.xmradio.com/grassroots if you want to learn more about this issue.
Thank you for being a part of the XM Nation. With your support, XM Satellite Radio will continue to bring you the highest quality music, talk, sports, news and innovation.
Best Wishes,
Hugh Panero
CEO of XM Satellite Radio
Congress is considering legislation that would be harmful to XM Satellite Radio and we need your help.
The big record companies are pressuring Congress to prevent XM listeners like you from having access to more music choices and new technologies. If these powerful special interests get their way, it will be much tougher for satellite radio to keep bringing you the unique and innovative artists you find on XM. We are asking you to help us by calling 800-303-3263 to tell your Senator you support XM Radio.
Let me explain: With 69 commercial-free digital music channels, XM provides an outlet for recording artists of virtually every musical style and genre.
XM has been a good friend to the music industry and, more importantly, to artists and songwriters. XM helps listeners discover new artists and rediscover forgotten favorites, stimulating CD and concert ticket sales.
We make sure artists and songwriters are fairly compensated for their music: XM pays a portion of your subscription fee to them and their record labels for the music you hear. Satellite radio has already paid tens of millions of dollars in royalties -- and over the coming years it could pay hundreds of millions more. By contrast, conventional AM and FM radio stations pay nothing to recording artists or their record labels.
In fact, satellite radio, including XM, is now the largest payer of digital performance royalties to artists and record labels in the country.
But the big record labels want more -- a lot more -- and are trying to use Congress to stand in the way of the future. They are pressuring Congress to pass legislation called the PERFORM Act to prevent XM listeners like you from being able to use your new radios. These radios allow XM subscribers to record music they hear on XM for personal use so you can listen later - in the same way TiVo allows you to record TV for later viewing.
You'd get fewer music choices and less new technology for you in years to come. Those who stand in the way of consumer choice never prevail and they won't this time, if you and the other 6.5 million members of the XM Nation act today.
I hope you will call 800-303-3263 to tell your Senator that you oppose The PERFORM Act, and that you ask they do as well.
Please call between the hours of 9 am & 6 pm
Talking points:
1. I'm calling to urge the Senator to oppose the PERFORM Act and other legislation that would harm satellite radio.
2. I'm an XM Satellite Radio subscriber who lives in (your state).
3. Please ask my Senator to oppose the PERFORM Act.
Please visit us at www.xmradio.com/grassroots if you want to learn more about this issue.
Thank you for being a part of the XM Nation. With your support, XM Satellite Radio will continue to bring you the highest quality music, talk, sports, news and innovation.
Best Wishes,
Hugh Panero
CEO of XM Satellite Radio
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell