I had PRS on my back for months trying to get fees out of me on the assumption that as a company director, I might be 'publically broadcasting' copyright music to 'my staff' at 'their workplace', and threatening all kinds of retribution.

Not only were they sending letters, but also making telephone calls.

They seem to take the line that it is up to every business to provide they are not 'broadcasting'.

At first I just ignored their letters as I work from home or at my clients' premises, and I do not employ staff.

When I started to get unpleasant telephone calls then I had to go to lengths to finally shut them up.

Another thought occurs to me probably more appropriate in another thread - Disney, in Snow White makes the suggestion - "Whistle while you work." if people did that, would that be a public broadcast?

Secondly, should those that play their iPods, MP3 Players, Personal Stereos, Mobile Phones too loud in public places pay a fee as, in my opinion, that constitutes broadcasting.