That has been the issue for aeons. I don't know that the money collected falls into the wrong hands; however, it may not be falling into the writers' hands. SOCAN sent all members a cheque way back due to some fairly large payment or other from a big company on the i'net. SOCAN then pro-rated the payments to each member. C'est la vie. BUT, the ripoff crap that occurs hits people who are working for a living. I love music, but I love eating, too. Writers are working. It's an art/craft. That doesn't make it free other than in the minds of people who don't feel they shouldn't pay for it. IMO and with no offence intended.