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Daseal · 01-24-2012, 01:06 PM

Rumor has it that the impetus to shutdown MegaUpload came from a source other than the piracy. They were in beta of a new MP3 service that cut record labels out of the loop. The artist directly uploaded, got 90% of the profits, and were even compensated when the megaupload service gave songs away for free (I'm sure a flat fee vs. download, but still).

A service like that would render labels useless. Although, it may be harder for new artists to get professional grade sounds without the backing of a label, but I'm sure something could help fill that role. Maybe a label that ::gasp:: changes with the technology.

Links:
Digital Music News - MegaUpload Is Now Launching a Music Service Called MegaBox...
https://plus.google.com/u/0/11131408...ts/HQJxDRiwAWq

Seem to use the same source, but found the first link from the 2nd. Preparing for another semester of school by giving ALL THE LINKS!

01-24-2012, 01:06 PM	#8
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Megaupload.com Gets Hit By Mega Piracy Indictment Rumor has it that the impetus to shutdown MegaUpload came from a source other than the piracy. They were in beta of a new MP3 service that cut record labels out of the loop. The artist directly uploaded, got 90% of the profits, and were even compensated when the megaupload service gave songs away for free (I'm sure a flat fee vs. download, but still). A service like that would render labels useless. Although, it may be harder for new artists to get professional grade sounds without the backing of a label, but I'm sure something could help fill that role. Maybe a label that ::gasp:: changes with the technology. Links: Digital Music News - MegaUpload Is Now Launching a Music Service Called MegaBox... https://plus.google.com/u/0/11131408...ts/HQJxDRiwAWq Seem to use the same source, but found the first link from the 2nd. Preparing for another semester of school by giving ALL THE LINKS! __________________ Best. Player. Available.