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EMI, one of the majors, has an agreement with Grooveshark. Merlin, which some say is the 5th largest label, also has an agreement with Grooveshark. Plus all o
by invisible 15y ago
EMI, one of the majors, has an agreement with Grooveshark. Merlin, which some say is the 5th largest label, also has an agreement with Grooveshark. Plus all of those other labels on that list that, to you, may be small but represents a LOT of artists.
Youtube also allows uploading of content and takedowns via DMCA, so that is a bit disingenuous of you to claim it's not standard practice. Labels have every right to be compensated and also do takedowns if they choose, but RIAA normally just blankets takedowns that may or may not be inaccurate.