Riaa's New Humor Site

[Shawn]

whatsthedownload.com

Too funny. The RIAA has actually set up a website hoping people will come learn their message of benevolent care for the artist. Among galleries, glorious reports of vanquishing evil p2p, and info about how you can download entirely legal stuff, they have a forum.

I direct all people to pay careful attention to the forums(community), where corporate hacks/counselors attempt to convince file-sharers that what they are doing is wrong. It's comedy at it's best. This will truly change people's perceptions about the RIAA. I mean, don't you feel more cuddly after giving the RIAA your IP address by visiting? And your email to sign up?

Go ahead, have a peek.

But... on second thought, maybe don't post on the forum.

[method77]

muhaha!

http://www.whatsthedownload.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=93

[MikeHunt]

man.... that 'bob' guy sure got thumped.

[Shawn]

Several threads just like that.

Some 'impartial' new members starts a thread praising the RIAA Jihad, and then p2p'ers rip him up for awhile.

I can't see the value.

[DudeAsInCool]

muhaha!

http://www.whatsthedownload.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=93

The responders are hilarious. But Im curious as to what Bob thinks he has...or is he a joke too?

[method77]

JIM: "*laugh*

Bob's on crack, everybody! :) Hi BOB!"

hahaha

[rainbowdemon]

mean, don't you feel more cuddly after giving the RIAA your IP address by visiting? And your email to sign up?

I think I'm going to stay away from this one!!

[Lord_of_the_Dense]

What's The Download.com Announces Search for Young Adults to Serve with Earth, Wind & Fire, Mark McGrath, JD Natasha and Other Music Makers on New "Interactive Advisory Board'' Addressing Digital Music

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2004--Recording Academy:

• What's The Download Recognizes Lack of Dialogue Between Music Industry and Digital Music Fans; Continues to Seek Solutions for File-Swapping Issues
  
• Search Culminates in Assembling "Interactive Advisors" and Music Makers for First Roundtable During 47th Annual GRAMMY® Awards in February 2005
  

WANTED: Music Enthusiasts! What's The Download® (WTD), along with Earth, Wind & Fire, Mark McGrath and JD Natasha, is on a nationwide search to find members for the all-new "What's The Download Interactive Advisory Board." The premier source for information regarding the value of paying for music, WhatsTheDownload.com is launching the Interactive Advisory Board to give music fans ages 18 - 24 a direct and influential voice when it comes to their music.

As young adults nationwide struggle to have their opinions and frustrations heard when it comes to digital music, WTD continues to listen as it extends this unprecedented opportunity to interact one-on-one with music makers. The Interactive Advisors will collaborate directly with a number of leading artists and music makers who are serving as Honorary Interactive Advisory Board Members, including legendary funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, Sugar Ray frontman and co-host of "Extra" Mark McGrath, and newcomer, singer/songwriter/rocker JD Natasha. (More honorary members to be announced shortly.)

Read entire story here.

[slum_goddess]

earth wind & fire? OH NO! i was on their tourbus w/them way back when, and thought they weren't morons up until a second ago. :angry:

[DudeAsInCool]

earth wind & fire? OH NO! i was on their tourbus w/them way back when

they were a good band then. i know their sound mixer. i think theyve had changes in the band since you knew them

[Redneck4sure]

Most bands have had changes to the lineup during the last 30 yrs.

I hear some of the solo acts have too.