Comment on NMPA Targets Unlicensed Lyric Sites, Rap Genius Among 50 Sent Take-Down NoticesparentComments−sanswork12ySo you don't believe song writers are entitled to a portion of the profits made off their work?−[deleted]12y[deleted]−whiddershins12yIf considered derivative work, Rap Genius's entire site would be owned by the original copyright holders.I assume they will argue it is fair-use commentary, not derivative work.−beedogs12yThey already get that. Lyrics sites are not cutting into the profit made from the sale of music.−sanswork12yThats a different matter though.The lyrics sites are profiting by distributing someones work. That person deserves a share of the profits.
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So you don't believe song writers are entitled to a portion of the profits made off their work?
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If considered derivative work, Rap Genius's entire site would be owned by the original copyright holders.
I assume they will argue it is fair-use commentary, not derivative work.
They already get that. Lyrics sites are not cutting into the profit made from the sale of music.
Thats a different matter though.
The lyrics sites are profiting by distributing someones work. That person deserves a share of the profits.