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No more taping from the radio?
It seems the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering adding a broadcast flag to digital radio. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is concerned that people may copy music from the radio. Years ago everyone copied music from the radio, and that was perfectly acceptable - but no longer. I'm not sure if this was considered "fair use", but why have things changed?
Is the FCC now run by the RIAA? Why is there no debate before these issues come to pass? Who exactly defines when the broadcast flag can be used? Is the FCC now in the business of limiting the rights of citizens? Why are we creating solutions to problems that don't exist?