I think we have moved on from the "endless song lyrics" from which you refer to, but isn't that part of having a music discussion board?? Soon we will be in a position where people will be looking over there shoulders for just quoting a great line from a song. I look forward to your findings Bwild, it should be interesting to know once and for all.
I might open a can of worms here Greg but I think the beatles are the most overrated band in music history. I haven't found much depth to most of there songs. Am I alone here????????

I see no problem with that SF.:)

to share a song with a friend is great...but to paste an entire song...with no discussion about it is where I see the potential problem...especially if it were brought to the attention of the right people.but to discus music,songs and their lyrics and use parts of the discussed song,is not a problem.The great thing about these discussion boards is it gives non-paying members a taste of what can be enjoyed by the paying members.

yeah poor bwild - those regulators are evil pretenders ... :D
their words look english, but shortly later you ask yourself why they aren't ...
*sheepish grin* I have learned a lot from them ... 0:) ... ~*~

...are still in a class by themselves, in my book. :o)

Yep, I agree with you there, Dano.

indeed there are people who cAn have a meaningful discussion
by exchanging songtexts. I look over the 'neverending' meant for emphasis.
On the other side/principle, a lyrics collection is actually best held in a FS imho ... ~*~

I sent an inquiry to the US Copyright office.I'll probably have an answer back within 5 to 6 days.
I spent a couple hour perusing the copyright law...and find nothing but gray area on both sides.So I'll get an answer straight from the horses mouth.
now.....back to our regurlay scheduled program! ;)

The way I see it is that when Fencer changed moderators he saw it as an opportunity to change the style of this Music db.
"will you keep the topic on some meaningful music discussion instead of neverending postings of long [and probably copyrighted] texts of songs?"

I believe Fencer wants a discussion board to be used as just that - a discussion board.
Posting song lyrics would ruin any flow of discussion.

If this db goes back to posting endless song lyrics I can see Fencer deleting it. Why should he take the risk?

er....who is Dan the man?

I am with Dan the man on that one. :o)

no - actually it's up to whoever to prove that it is NOT legal.
since canditacy will be found easily though - in the commonly known
circles who always threaten sites with legal actions when they can't
get their cheater-will, we won't have to wait for very long until the first
desperate blurring will occur ... I for my person won't stoop to any
waving with certificates. PD (public domain) is not the only anchor.
FD (freely distributable) lyrics are given by numerous artists, as well ... ~*~

Absolutely............ I had better not say it. LOL

Absolutely touching...LOL!!

♫♫♪ I'm forever blowing bubbles
Pretty bubbles in the air
They fly so high, nearly reach the sky
Then like West Ham
They fade and die
Arsenal's always running
Chelsea's running too
And so's the Park Lane Tottenham
Running after you ♫♪♫

Lets get back on topic. Please!!

I do not even know Guru Nanak nor care to

Understood.;)

I meant Sikh.

Hey shadow, I understand that you are quite involved in this argument, but are you ever going to move(3 checks chess)? Also, Whats a Sihk?

la la la la

Why is it when I post a legitimate comment, I am ignore. But when I post something stupid, I'm noticed????????

Age discrimination I tell you!!! Young man with the hat. Yes you!!! Pay attention!

Oh what the heII was I talking about anyway. Durn memory!

its probably sitting next to your ascap membership.If you did not believe in copyright laws,why wold you be registered with ascap?

rapid aging? :) Checking my profile might be of some help.

crap, I thought I'd conceal it well enough!

OK...

no insults please.

ahhhhh that explains the coherent deprivation

Shadowy Figure has Universal Eyes.

Sorry, SF, I'm far too busy reading and posting lyrics on a fellowship board.

does shadowy figure even exist?

http://www.ascap.com/legislation/
right hand column

Well said gooner. hmmmmmm red dragon, are you a lawyer??

If so, I would like to point out that my age alone qualifies me in matters where wisdom and experience are essential ingredients to a well-thought and reasoned assessment of matters pertaining to law and ethics. uh hm...

SF, copyrigght law exists. Deal with it. It's up to you to prove that you can legally post lyrics.
That should keep you busy!

gooner, yes there is a lawyer in the house!

Copyright and the Public Domain
Authors own the exclusive rights to their compositions. This is called a copyright, and the composition is protected for many years--even if the copyright is never registered with the copyright office. A composition is considered to be "intellectual property" The copyright may be sold, transferred, or inherited--but the copyright still endures. If any music or lyrics are still under copyright protection

you CANNOT reproduce the music or lyrics
you CANNOT distribute the music or lyrics either for free, for no profit, or for profit
you CANNOT perform the music or lyrics in public
you CANNOT play a recording of the music or lyrics in public--even if you own the CD
you CANNOT make a derivative work or arrangement for public use in any form

Is there any lawyers in the house?????? LOL

members only....is that like a cover charge?