Also, I do wish to apologize for my cynical comment after Diane's posting. While I do belive that there needs to be some perspective on the issue that Diane drifted the thread towards, I do think that she should be commended for what she has been trying accomplish. Keeping the issue in front of people, even drifting threads, helps people learn about such issues.

I don't think that the money involved would really be significant, but that really isn't the point. What has happened is that a large group of naive British artists signed away their recordings during the late 60's and 70's.   They put their trust in a record label, and due to the law - they got screwed. Now they are being held accountable for not recognizing the potential harm that has been caused.

Yes, we all wish that there were "humanitarians" that would help get this music back to those who want it. Perhaps that would help avoid the piracy issues that are now taking people to court.

I've heard rumours that the issues that Diane speak of may be close to being resolved, and I would hope that it does - to everyones satisfaction.