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Right now there is no licensing agency for downloaded tracks in the USA.Paradigm Karaoke said:what is the tangible benefit of buying a disk as opposed to downloading the tracks?
Right now there is no licensing agency for downloaded tracks in the USA.Paradigm Karaoke said:what is the tangible benefit of buying a disk as opposed to downloading the tracks?
Paradigm Karaoke said:what is the tangible benefit of buying a disk as opposed to downloading the tracks?
DannyGKaraoke said:Right now there is no licensing agency for downloaded tracks in the USA.
Paradigm Karaoke said:what i was aiming at, i gain nothing from owning the disk unless someone checks, so it is not (as defined on this very thread) a tangible benefit. a lot of this business is not "tangible" per say, but about making people feel good and comfortable. My owning the disks does nothing for the venue owners but make them feel comfortable knowing i am not a liability and they will not be getting a visit from SC/CB/Stellar...etc. the certificate shows the owners that the interested entities have already seen my stuff and it is easier for me to show them a certificate than haul in my disks to reassure them that they are safe with me.
Paradigm Karaoke said:right now it may not be a big deal to those owners, but as the manus become more aggressive in their actions, i believe it will be. i may be wrong, but at least to me, maybe others as well, i think "what would i do in their (owners) position?", and hiring someone who i know will not be a liability is my answer to myself. whatever someone else gives for an answer is right, in their situation. perhaps it won't help you, but what will it hurt?
Becasue the ASE test does in fact certify your knowldge.
It is also a baseline comparison for hiring practices. The certification actually means more to prospective employers than it does to the public.
Even an open book would be no help to a non-mechanic. Knowing where to look for the information is also expertise. Even experienced and seasoned mechanics regularly refer to service manuals which, would again be of no value to a non-mechanic.
There is no comparison with karaoke. The audits are a legal proceeding. In cases like these the plaintiff's attorney fees are likely to be higher than the actual damage awards. If the KJ has the ability to prevail then the manufacturer will be stuck with it's own legal bills. The purpose of the audit is to figure out where the money is. There is no value in it at all for the KJ.
Funny I answered his questions but he didn't like my answers.c. staley said:It's funny. Thunder accuses us of "beating around the bush?"
We're the ones asking the questions - the cheerleaders are the ones beating around the bush. Joe asks a question, no one (as in; NO ONE) on the "cheerleader side" can or will give a straight answer....
It's really quite comical, whenever their asked to explain something their answer is to simply insult those asking....
And Thunder, as well as Athena: PLEASE GET A SPELL CHECKER.
DannyGKaraoke said:Right now there is no licensing agency for downloaded tracks in the USA.
KjAthena said:yes...we all have a bit of trouble accepting answers that are contrary to our point of veiw...
rumbolt said:Funny I answered his questions but he didn't like my answers.
I would like to answer that question from my prospective if that's ok with you?
It is not a simple yes or no because the multible conditions of the question.
Not being certified does not make you a pirate but the use of the computer is a tool that could be used by certified and non-certified kjs alike. See the caveat you created in the way that question was phrased.
KjAthena said:Because even after being in business for over 16 years...we do not have every song available(we have purchased the ones we have legally) We will not download songs at the shows(because they are not legal)
You know I guess in a way the pirates have done an extremely good job marketting themselves in our area ...THE PROBLEM IS... just like buying a coach bag out trunk....the product they are selling (at least in part) is stollen or fake.
Intergirity will always win out in the end...and if you lack it eventually it will show.
Proformance said:Other than the size of your song collection, what are you selling?
"OUR COMPANIES BRAND"
What specifically are you calling fake?
conterfit/stollen tracks
Which brings me back to the original question: "Why isn't this lack of integrity vulnerable to your branding?
KjAthena said:...turning on the light and illuminating the situation
we have had the cheap used audio equipment available here for quite some time....I have no problem with those that have a few thousand for disc trying to come and compete because I know my library and branding will place me levels above those people....some will give up and others will bulid and become my competittors bring it on....at least I will be ccompeting on a level feild...not with a theif that has every song ever made or will dounload it during the show:rolleyespill:
KjAthena said:no the answer(s) that we are getting are "I have 5 people a week coming in her offering to do karaoke for $50.00(or beer and tips) and they have twice the songs you do"On shows that we are currently working they will normally follow with "we know you are better but......and give us the chance to rebut....but on new business they are just trained to expect the lower pricing.
KjAthena said:no the answer(s) that we are getting are "I have 5 people a week coming in her offering to do karaoke for $50.00(or beer and tips) and they have twice the songs you do"On shows that we are currently working they will normally follow with "we know you are better but......and give us the chance to rebut....but on new business they are just trained to expect the lower pricing.
c. staley;31670How many songs said:Speaking as a previous bar owner, the above statement is very true.
Even when we use to book bands on the weekends we had several bands that were better and cost us the same if not more than bands that were not as good. But the bands that were not as good were booked more because they had a following and put more money and profit in my pocket. As an owner the bottom line is, well the bottom line.
Big Joe said:Am I a pirate when I use a computer for my shows?"
A place to debate everything and anything!