And most try to differeintiate between private and commercial use..
According to this playing music in a converted format does not constitute commercial use. Although Alot of folks are lying and want you to believe that...• Purpose and Character: The purpose and character of the proposed use is likely non-commercial. That is, the owner of the Karaoke CDG, whether a professional who performs or hosts public shows or a private individual, is not trying to profit from copying and reselling the CDG. They are either backing up the content of the CDG, or simply moving the content from the CDG format to a Hard Drive format (for example) for ease and efficiency of use. This is exactly the type of copy contemplated for digital music in the AHRA. However, an argument could be made that the use is commercial, since the music contributes to the ability of karaoke DJs and nightclubs to profit. Even if ultimately found to be a primarily commercial use, this factor will not by itself be determinative in finding the overall use an infringement under US copyright law. For example, the US Supreme Court found the 2 Live Crew's use of a Roy Orbison song “Pretty Woman” to be a fair use even though the use was use for commercial purposes.
There already is a trend that is favoring private parties and now they are talking about private karaoke rooms in this country. More and more are putting karaoke systems in their basement along with their home entertainment system.
Somebody needs to inform these producers that there is a new medium other than cd's and they need to start providing legal downloads at a fair price.. Instead of trying to bastardize federal copyright laws.. Remember we kj's do not have lobbyists in congress but I can see consumers are starting to see some representation at least from the 9th circuit court of appeals...
This post in no way supports piracy but it pales in comparison to what corps and developers are doing to their employees and this great nation of ours..
