Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 04:22:56 GMT
From: Napster News <majordomoATnapster.com>
To: Napster News <nonexistantATnapster.com>
Subject: Napster News Flash!
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Napster News
2001.3.11
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As you probably know by now, the federal district court has issued
a pre-trial injunction ordering Napster to block the sharing of
specific music files at the request of copyright holders (in most
cases, record companies or music publishers). We understand that
this injunction has created some confusion, and we'd like to explain
what's going on as best we can.
First, Napster is and will continue to be up and running. The
injunction doesn't shut Napster down; instead, it requires us to
work with the recording industry to block the sharing of specific,
copyrighted works after we receive notice that those works are
available through Napster. And remember - this is just a preliminary
injunction. There will still be a trial, and our appeals are
pending. It's not over by a long shot.
We're complying with the injunction even as we pursue our case in
court. At the same time, we're trying to reach a business settlement
with Vivendi/Universal, AOL/TimeWarner, Sony, EMI, and the music
publishers. We've already received some removal notices, and we
expect the record and music publishing companies to send many more.
However, you'll still be able to share music that those companies
haven't blocked. We're doing everything we can to preserve the
Napster Community and the file-sharing experience.
Second, we want to thank you again for your tremendous support. Even
as we comply with the injunction, we find it hard to understand why
the recording industry continues this attack on their best customers
- the people who use Napster. Check out the top-selling CDs this
week: the number one album on the Billboard chart is Everyday by the
Dave Matthews Band. Three weeks before the album's release, its
debut single, "I Did It," was featured on Napster at the band's
request. In the number two spot is Shaggy, who saw his sales climb
because a DJ in Hawaii discovered "It Wasn't Me" using Napster. No
wonder we believe Napster helps record sales.
As you know, millions of people sample new music using Napster, then
go out and buy that music. In addition, millions of people discover
new artists through Napster. People who use Napster buy more than
three times as much music on average as non-Napster users. Members
of the Napster Community are music's most passionate fans. We're
going to keep fighting for your right to share files.
Finally, we've never needed your help more than we do right now.
Napster can achieve nothing without the support and voices of our
70 million users. Please continue to use Napster, and continue to
make your voice heard in school, at work, in your community, and
especially on Capitol Hill.
Q & A on Record Companies Removing Files from Napster
>>http://www.napster.com/pressroom/010308-qanda.html
Hank's statement
>>http://www.napster.com/pressroom/pr/010306.html
Speakout!
>>http://www.napster.com/speakout
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>>>>> What You Can Do to Help
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Washington matters! The RIAA has hired a slew of big-name lobbyists
and has made big donations to politicians to protect the record
companies and promote their interests. You need to make your voice
heard. Tell Congress that file sharing over the Internet should not
be shut down. Contact Congress by email or with a toll-free call
(1-877-SHARING) to let them know how you feel! For helpful calling
guidelines and a tool to find Congressional addresses and emails, go
to:
>>http://speakout.napster.com/
It's best to call Monday-Friday during Washington's normal business
hours: 9-6 EST. If you get a busy signal, it means that many other
Napster supporters are calling Congress at the same time: keep
trying! It's critical right now that you tell your elected officials
that you support Napster.
On April 3, 2001, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold an
important Congressional hearing in Washington, D.C. on the future of
Napster and other digital media companies. This hearing will be open
to the public. We'll let you know more about the hearing as details
become available.
Thanks again from all of us at Napster.
Are you interested in becoming an activist for Napster? If so, join
the Napster Action Network (NAN):
>>http://newsletter.napster.com/nan
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>>>>> Thanks for Sharing
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Thanks for choosing to be a part of the Napster Community. We
believe that person-to-person, non-commercial file sharing is legal.
We respect copyright law and we are actively seeking a resolution
with the recording industry that benefits artists, rightsholders and
the Napster Community -- the recording industry's best customers. We
know that the Internet offers many choices and we value your
loyalty. As the future of file sharing unfolds, we will keep you
informed and work to build better products by building strong
relationships with our users.
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>>>>> Taking Care of Business
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>>>>> Copyright 2001 Napster, Inc.
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