Song site crackdown a hoax?
I’ve been reading skeptical opinions on message boards that the lyric/tab site crackdown is all a ruse.
BBC News (who first reported the story) is a reputable source, so right there we have little reason to believe it’s a hoax. The thing is some people are curious why the MPA’s site doesn’t mention it, in addition to the belief that every other story on the web references only the BBC article.
I don’t have any inside information, but my guess as to why the MPA site doesn’t mention the impending crackdown is because the site isn’t frequently updated, and until something actually happens such news wouldn’t be appropriate for their site.
As for the BBC News-only theory, I have found at least one other article that claims to have gotten additional statements from MPA president Lauren Keiser.
Labels Target Lyrics Sites [redherring.com]
Mr. Keiser ignited a flurry of criticism after telling the BBC last week that, in addition to fines and shutdowns for the scofflaws, “[if authorities can] throw in some jail time, I think we’ll be a little more effective.�?
He told RedHerring.com, “The record companies are seeking monetary settlements. We might get the justice department involved as an added vehicle.�?