If you’re not familiar with youtube.com, you’re missing a real treat. Thousands of videos are uploaded by people and shared for your viewing pleasure. Some aren’t so great, and some are plain stupid, but there are some real gems. I’ve gotten to see some music videos that I haven’t seen in years.

But now the RIAA is in a panic again and sending out cease and desist letters. Does the RIAA have a clue as to what is going on? People sharing videos is free publicity! Getting your product out to the people is the goal of advertising - and what better way to do it?

But that means the recording industry isn’t in control anymore and I believe that is what scares it. The RIAA is a dinosaur and the Internet is the comet that will eventually wipe it out.

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