Does anyone know if ASCAP or BMI ever won a suit because someone used a traditional song that they claim is under an "arrangement" copyright? Surely they would face a difficult burden of proof! Bombast and bully tactics aside I feel an authour of a work deserves to be compensated, but if ASCAP and BMI do not ensure that is where revenue collected flows, they are as corrupt as the big music publishers! If enough people stand up and tell them to "FUCK OFF" the bully tactics will stop!