From my point of view, I have only had contact with Katrina, a personal email saying I was to be sued if I copied "Tigermilk". Granted she did say that it was on behalf of Jeepster, but no argument was given as to why. Of course it is infringement of copyright, but isn`t this an issue when it is put onto tape ? I have no "axe to grind" with either of those

Hello, Just wanted to round up a few points posted over the above subject in the last day or so, I will then no longer pursue the discussion. There`s loads of other things to talk about - light banter is always better than serious debate !! Anyway, here goes..... Chris wrote... "People want to hear the music, we love the band, and wonder what the big fuss is about." This was a point I made in my original reply to Katrina. I am willing to buy a copy on LP, even at a vastly inflated price, but it isn`t that easy. So I need a copy. And as my CD player is more reliable than my tape (which chews tapes randomly), I was hoping for a more long lasting copy on there. I just want a playable copy of the album ! "Honey" wrote.... "David and Katrina have left the list now, which I think is a pity but I guess they have their reasons - tangling the list up with Jeepster's official position was always a problem " I think it would have been nice, certainly from my point of view, for them to have stayed and discussed the matter. I was sent a letter telling me I was possibly going to be sued, and despite writing private emails to both of them, no reply has so far been forthcoming. I have sent a subsequent email saying that I will no longer pursue any type of copy - digital or analogue - for fear that I will face legal repercussions. Theoretically, if I get sued and successfully (highly unlikely), so could a large number of you. He continued (sorry this isn`t Tigermilk related !).. "I did it for subjects too: no surprises for the number one slot here: Tigermilk (39)" What happened to Guy Chadwick/House Of Love lyrics ? Joss wrote.... "The arguments (from digest 3/5/98) all seem to have been directed rather personally at David and Katrina. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Katrina merely an employee of Jeepster?" people, and have apologised to David for making his position on the list uncomfortable, and I will apologise to Katrina when she explains herself fully over the legal issues. I just feel like I am being made an example of when many others have openly advertised for "Tigermilk" copies on here for as long as I can remember. Matt wrote.... "Also, Jeepster attempting legal action sounds to me a lot like "bark bigger than bite" syndrome. Even if Jeepster hand such funds to take on such court battles, the idea of a fan making a personal copy (i.e. not a grand bootlegging operation) would be laughed out of court in the US." I am not going to claim any sort of legal expertise on this issue, but I am just one year short of qualifying as a solicitor and know a few bits and bobs, enough to realise that theoretically I could be sued if I did undertake this action. Proving it (bearing in mind I don`t own the equipment) would be a nightmare, the case itself would be a very unsafe one to undertake (and could cost a lot of money for little reward) and attempting to justify the action after almost encouraging taping onto cassette in the past would effectively make it a non starter. As it would be solely for personal use - well, I wouldn`t want to pursue that kind of case. But I am not going to risk it. And as I said earlier, the implications of a successful case would be very far reaching indeed. Finally, Sarah wrote.... "FOR GODS SAKE! Jeepster is a COMPANY! it needs to make profits, and the oooh, STAYING LEGAL thing might help them in, um, SURVIVING?" They would make a lot more in rereleasing "Tigermilk" on LP and CD than suing me. The only things I have of worth are my old Sarah Records stuff, a few other records, this computer, a couple of books and my sanity. I don`t think that lot would secure the shareholders a foreign holiday. My last "Tigermilk" post.....but not my last post, Cheers, David (Master criminal of olde Bolton town). -- David Walker Paul Weller Links And Information: http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Towers/6411/links.html Paul Weller Trading Post: http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Towers/6411/trade.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister@majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister@majordomo.net . Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa -----------------------------------------------------------------------