Yes, we can.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I think someone's bodysnatched Leo.

I don't like timid Leo.

[scaeagles]

Leo just got tired of the ugliness that was becoming the LoT in terms of tone and nastiness (understanding he was a contributor to said tone and nastiness) so he left for a while and in his place is cautious Leo who treads lightly.

[Ghoulish Delight]

That's cool. I think you can understand why we were suspicious. I mean, I'm still not ruling out body snatchers.

[scaeagles]

Read post 202 in the RNC thread. He's trying to return, it looks like.

[BarTopDancer]

How's it feel to be a small fish in a big pond?

[CoasterMatt]

I'd love to see the LoT Political threads "covered" by Bill O'Reilly - I know the theme song already (NSFW)

[mousepod]

Too tired to do a long post here.... but I will say that the idea that anyone can use any song for anything as long as they pay the "fee" is incorrect. Trust me on that one.

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Leo just got tired of the ugliness that was becoming the LoT in terms of tone and nastiness (understanding he was a contributor to said tone and nastiness) so he left for a while and in his place is cautious Leo who treads lightly.

My name's not Leo, but I am a Leo, and I decided that (aside from replying to any appalling misquotes or spying any glaringly obvious opportunities to zing) I am also going to refrain from anything that clutters our cool. We're friends, I like that, and I don't want to try to solve the world's problems at the cost of any friendships. We're not going to solve anything at this rate- we're just pissing each other off and it's not worth it to me. The cynical part of this usually optimistic soul knows that the main players in this game are largely apolitical and oh, so willing to sell their little souls for their greater good. Why should we tear into each other on principals that we wish they would stand on? Let's all just get a large bucket of popcorn and let the jackals have at each other. I also plan on having a few of these- it seems to dull the pain:

[Tenigma]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

It probably varies artist to artist, but in most cases it's probably just a matter of courtesy. Their contract probably doesn't give them veto rights, but it seems a matter of principal that if an artist requests you don't use it you're kind of a dick if you continue to. That said, if it ain't in the contract and you immediately come out acting all indignant, that's pretty lame. But if you ask nicely and they still say no, by all means, complain away.

Actually this was explained in a Slate article today; the fee is paid for by the venue and it apparently has to be a special license over and above whatever license they already pay for for their sports games.

But I like that the artists come out and say something publically.

You know, Ann and Nancy's dad was a career Marine. They grew up as military brats and they are quite patriotic and love the military. They just have a good head on their shoulders and they know when their music is being used for bunk. lol.

[scaeagles]

I know the Limbaugh had some sort of battle with the artist who wrote his shows opening theme. I don't know much except that he still uses it. Perhaps he offered some form of extra monetary incentive. No - wait. I think because he was on the radio and he pays the standard radio fees to use music of whomever he was allowed to keep using it. Perhaps there is a distinction in rules between radio and public use.