[ddouglass]

The KIAA actually does not pursue the pirates. They turn the information over to the production companies to pursue it. I am not a member just to clarify, but I do see some use for them. If you are a KJ or a venue and you "join" their membership then you are certified as being legal, will not be hassled by them (or sued), and will be listed for venue's to pick from to make sure they stay legal. Venues can also join and have the same kind of protection.
As far as reporting pirates I am sure that some problems with vendictive KJs will happen, but for the most part if the report proves true then they have to get legal or lose everything. With a fine of up to $150,000 per song it would be smart to be legal and a whole lot less costly. If it is false then you are in the clear.
I haven't joined as yet but I am considering it.

Randy, Sweet Georgia Brown is out of business as well as Priddis and several others and it usually was because of not paying for the rights to ASCAP or BMI or SESAC.