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Thread #92090   Message #1758265
Posted By: Anne Lister
12-Jun-06 - 03:45 PM
Thread Name: MySpace policies - ?
Subject: RE: MySpace policies - ?
OK - this is what I've sent to Customer Services:

I am concerned about the Terms and Conditions of MySpace, following the public withdrawal of Billy Bragg. I hadn't realised that the assumption by MySpace of rights over my intellectual property and recording would be so complete, and that in agreeing to waive my own royalties I appear to have given carte blanche to MySpace to take over my material.   Can you let me know whether there are any plans to re-word the agreement to reduce this assumption of control? If not, I will regretfully have to cancel my participation in the whole procedure. I'm an independent songwriter and have always been careful to avoid allowing anyone else any rights over my material.
I'd appreciate a prompt reply.

As I said, I'll keep you all posted!

Anne