The Double-Dip Mentality

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Korn was not the first artist in such a situation.  Prince comes to mind, so much so that he couldn't even use his name while under contract with Warner Chapell.

Korn vs RIAA

Steal this video! KORN releases anti music biz video

My reading of the official Korn position was that, disputes aside, they(Korn&Sony) are victims of piracy under the old model.  Korn wants to embrace the new model, but they are unsure how to prevent "the kids" from just stealing their work.

As for Sony vs Korn, I addressed that earlier as no different that any employer/employee contract dispute.  I have a hard time feeling sorry for rich people arguing about how to cut the pie.  I think it is a misread to suggest Korn advocated wholesale piracy of music.
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So whatsisname saying "Steal everything that isn't nailed down" on tv was somehow misunderstood? And the whole "Steal this video" thing going on with "Ya'll Want a Single?"

Whatsisname said it best. "We used piracy as a means of negotiation."

That is a very strong statement no matter how you slice it or try to water it down.

And yes, the whole thing with Prince was sickening. If only you knew.

A big company like Sony not only controls the music of the artist, but their lifestyle as well. Hair, how much they weigh, all these little personal details. And can do horrible things to an artist. Horrible things. And they can do so legally.