KIAA Membership

[ddouglass]

This one of the reasons I still have a player in my console. Keeps interuptions down to a minimum and there is no way it could be taken as a possible copying either.

[billyo]

i know what you're saying, but this is why i bought Hoster so i can avoid carrying extra gear, i don't have any problem importing singers disc whether it's a copy or downloaded, just as long it wont interupt the song playing, but righ now i am having that problem.

[muzicman144]

Just reading these threads makes me ask one question. Why are you worried???? If you are legal, do your show, let the eyes be what they are.
I have stated many times that 99% of all KJ's have at least one illegal file. I believe this to be true. I fully admit i have a few illegal files that i seldom use. do i delete? No, just do the same thing i have done for the last forty years. If the "police" come, so be it. At that point i will make every chance i have to make life miserable for them by posting on every .com i can find and take me chances in court. As presented so far, i don't think they can win. Alll I have is time, and, time is on my side!!!
Boycott Sound Choice
muzicman144

[billyo]

Rolling Stones did that song " time is on my side "..no i am not worried if it's me you're referring to,i work for the local gov't and i can't afford to have something illegal on my personnel file. i paid cash for everything i have,my dj gears, pc/laptops ( 7 ) etc. except the house and the vehicles and Hoster...

[Musicman51]

Why are you worried???? If you are legal, do your show, let the eyes be what they are.

Walt, that is the message i am trying so desperately, and yet delicately to put across, in my post here if you read what i've tried to convey. And trying hard not to look like someone who doesn't care about the law or these fella's concerns. I really really wouldn't lose any sleep over these jerks at the KIAA, sound choice, or even download sites for that matter. You know yourself if what you are doing is appropriate. If you feel comfortable in public with what you are doing, dandy. Like walt said, don't sweat these clowns.These hacks are after M*O*N*E*Y. Also to change the industry, under the pretence of accountability, but their way, on their terms. Not the right thing to do. They can bring all the lawsuits they wanna. It will only cause bad feelings and rejections on the part of the end users. They stand to lose more then they can possibly gain, if they won every single one of their lawsuits. So enjoy discussing it, it makes for a great read guys. And i am learning about the rules in canada thanks for the inside scoop on that randy. But seriously, i have no doubts, Randy, & Billy, you guys are straight shooters. So just enjoy this crazy (hobby) business we are in, and don't let those bullies bother you. They done cooked their own goose, and it's just a matter of time. Your Buddy..George

[Musicman51]

Sorry for the double post. But i recieved these two links in an email sent to me by a kj buddy of mine, while reading my emails this evening. I looked them up on craigs list and they appear legit. Perhaps we really shouldn't worry so much about the pirates taking our jobs, perhaps we should worry about the KIAA cutting our throat, and their members and inductees scarfing them up suppose? this first link of this dude rubbing it into everyones face, including the KIAA, is just a real jerk, 80 to 90% of all kj's are not legal according to this dude. Now one kj's are pitting themselfs against eachother. Glad i fit into the small 10% who is legal....But apparently the Sleps or their buddies have things so stired up in virginny, that jobs are starting to be at a premium. Apparently according to nightlife publications, clubs carrying karaoke entertainment have dropped dramatically. And as i predicted. These guys are doing more harm then good with this lawsuit stuff. Sure it's great to stop the pirates fine dandy. But at what cost? If you are a good KJ, with a good personality, a sufficent library, a great hoster setup and decent sound gear. No pirate is going to get your job, unless you're a poor host to begin with. But these self imposed castopo tactics by the slep clan, are taking casulties already. And is going to impact kj's, software manu's, clubs, livelihood, sales, and profits..mark my words.

http://richmond.craigslist.org/evs/1567150507.html

and this second one, just seems to be a moron period.

http://richmond.craigslist.org/evs/1569205332.html

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by Musicman51

Sorry for the double post. But i received these two links in an email sent to me by a kj buddy of mine, while reading my emails this evening. I looked them up on craigs list and they appear legit. Perhaps we really shouldn't worry so much about the pirates taking our jobs, perhaps we should worry about the KIAA cutting our throat, and their members and inductees scarfing them up suppose? this first link of this dude rubbing it into everyones face, including the KIAA, is just a real jerk, 80 to 90% of all kj's are not legal according to this dude. Now one kj's are pitting themselves against each other. Glad i fit into the small 10% who is legal....But apparently the Sleps or their buddies have things so stired up in virginny, that jobs are starting to be at a premium. Apparently according to nightlife publications, clubs carrying karaoke entertainment have dropped dramatically. And as i predicted. These guys are doing more harm then good with this lawsuit stuff. Sure it's great to stop the pirates fine dandy. But at what cost? If you are a good KJ, with a good personality, a sufficent library, a great Hoster setup and decent sound gear. No pirate is going to get your job, unless you're a poor host to begin with. But these self imposed Gestapo tactics by the slep clan, are taking casulties already. And is going to impact kj's, software manu's, clubs, livelihood, sales, and profits..mark my words.

http://richmond.craigslist.org/evs/1567150507.html

and this second one, just seems to be a moron period.

http://richmond.craigslist.org/evs/1569205332.html

George,
That first one sounds like he is ticked off because he is a member of the KIAA and still got tagged with the lawsuit by SC. What is puzzling is that as a member of KIAA he has already been audited which is part of their membership requirements and that SC is refusing to audit him again wanting him to pay the $6500 settlement and admitting guilt. This is definitely harassment by SC.

[Roy Dennis]

Originally Posted by ddouglass

George,
That first one sounds like he is ticked off because he is a member of the KIAA and still got tagged with the lawsuit by SC. What is puzzling is that as a member of KIAA he has already been audited which is part of their membership requirements and that SC is refusing to audit him again wanting him to pay the $6500 settlement and admitting guilt. This is definitely harassment by SC.

What is to stop someone who has already been audited by KIAA from then useing another hard drive with illegal music for their show?

Roy.

[RandyMcCharles]

someone gave me a dowloaded / copied disc to import as a singers disc, and it didnt do nothing, all i got was a little avatar

They obviously didn't use hoster/microstudio to import the download and create the CDG. If someone wants to take a downloaded song to a bar they had better learn how to do it correctly.

I am now considering buying a download, burning it to CDG with microstudio and taking it and my purchase receipt to various karaoke clubs to see if the KJ will let me play it. (I already know many who won't). The real goal will be to write down reasons from the KJs why they will/won't let me use it. It will take a while to hit a good number of clubs, but I'll provide a report here when I'm done.