Re: record shows

Bob, re:

>But again, it isn't really *relevant* to the point under discussion: exactly
what rights should be within the exclusive control of the artist and whomever
he, she or it chooses to negotiate? 

I'm picking this portion of your text only as I feel this summarizes your
feelings best...

The artist/inventor/creator/etc. creates. What he/she does with it after that
is his/her business. I think your attitude about "public" good may be fine in
a "perfect" world. Communism looks great on "paper", but it ignores the
"people factor". People aren't robots, therefore there isn't a "perfect
world". What you've suggested only stifles the artist. Unfortunately, some
artists rather starve than have their art displayed differently than what
THEY envision. That's too bad. However, it still is THEIR right, not your's
or mine. When you keep saying that the "public interest" has the rights, than
it's YOU who gets greedy. When you say that YOU bought a ticket to the show,
does that give YOU the right to tape and distribute as well??? Or does the
artist reserve the right to earn a living? Or, are you going to come along
and decide he's "made enough money"??? 

I'll maintain my original position on this matter....

- -wf