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While Lin Zheng and Benier and the high-ranking officials of ICQ were drinking very much, someone was gnashing their teeth at them. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

"There is no doubt that ICQ's actions are a gross violation of the interests of the American recording industry, and we must teach them a hard lesson," said William Brown, president of the Recording Industry Association of America. Fisher grimaced, then took a small sip of champagne gracefully...... Well, this picture is a little off-target...... Then the appearance of angry fists made those damn mp3 music files circulate on the Internet, seriously infringing on the interests of the American record industry and our singers, as the representative and leader of the American record industry, and the defender of interests, we cannot accept and tolerate the emergence of this situation, we must stand up to defend the interests of the American record industry, and teach those Internet bastards who are wantonly trampling on our interests a cruel lesson! ”

William. Mr. Fisher's expression was extremely distressed, as if the fresh cabbage that he had raised at home for more than ten years had been arched by a savage wild boar who didn't know where it came from, but there were many people who knew the inside story and kept rolling their eyes: William. Could Mr. Fisher's anger have something to do with the fact that he was denied some internal shares in ICQ that he wanted to buy?

Of course, despite the most malicious speculation in the heart, Mr. President, this did not prevent everyone from applauding warmly for Mr. President's speech.

Yes, ICQ has been targeted by the Recording Industry Association of the United States, and it is called a gnashing of teeth for the Recording Industry Association of America, which is known as the "best MP3 music player"!

Usually we talk about the American record industry. There's always an organization that can't be bypassed, the Recording Industry Association of America. The English abbreviation riaa, but in fact this is inaccurate. In fact, strictly speaking, there is no such qualification as the American Recording Industry Association, and the only organization that can represent the American Recording Industry Association is the American Recording Industry Association (RIAA), which we usually refer to as the American Recording Industry Association.

Back to the topic, why does the American Recording Industry Association hate ICQ so much, the reason is simple, this MP3 player not only claims to be the best MP3 music player, but is even revered by users as a sound quality artifact, with ICQ has occupied almost every computer with ICQ chat software installed. It has become a must-have music player for computer users to listen to songs.

If that's all it means, it's fine, what's worse is that ICQ will soon transplant the MP3 playback software of ICQmusicplayer to your mobile phone, which means that from now on your mobile phone will become a portable MP3 Walkman, how can this make the American Recording Industry Association, which represents the traditional recording industry in the United States, be affected?

Even if it is for themselves and to protect the interests of the industry, they must do something.

"Yes, I strongly agree with Mr. Fisher," said the vice-president of the association, who has always been considered William. Fisher's hardcore dogleg Jeffrey. Simon's expression is better than William's. Fisher also grieved: "Gentlemen, ladies. I believe everyone has seen that the Internet era has had an increasing impact on our traditional record industry, and more and more music has been put on the Internet, which has been downloaded and disseminated by countless people for free without any authorization. There is no doubt that this is a gross violation of the rights and interests of creators and singers! In the long run, creators and singers will not be able to benefit from their creations and results. The entire American record industry is going to shrink dramatically as a result! ”

Jeffrey. Simon held the microphone in his left hand and waved his fist in his right hand. The expression was a little hideous: "As the guardian of order and the protector of interests of the American record industry, we must not sit idly by and watch this situation appear." We have the responsibility and obligation to protect the interests of the entire industry and singers and creators! Not only do we have to go to war with those bastards who grossly infringe on our interests, but we also have to urge the government to enact laws and regulations as soon as possible to protect the interests of our creators and singers. ”

Jeffrey. Simon and William. Fisher's words hit the hearts of the banquet participants below, and the voices of support in the audience suddenly resounded......

"Mr. Fisher, we have your back!"

"Mr. Simon, I support your decision!"

"That's great, it's long overdue......"

"Teach those damn bastards a hard lesson......"

"The record industry doesn't need internet ......"

Although the rise of the Internet has greatly improved the speed of the spread of singers' images, so that they can make their images known and accepted by the public faster than before the early 90s, everyone always habitually ignores the benefits brought by the Internet to themselves, and only sees the harm of the development of the Internet to themselves, and in any case, the rise of the Internet has greatly infringed on the traditional rights and interests of singers.

What is the most important way for singers to make money? It's nothing more than three: selling records, holding concerts, and making image endorsements for products, as for investment and financial management, not every singer has this talent.

But making money from concerts and making money through product endorsements has always been the patent of those first-line singers and those superstar singers, and for many second-tier or even first-tier singers, they may not be able to hold a concert in two or three years, as for product endorsements, not only can the number of endorsements not be compared with first-line stars and superstars, but the endorsement fee cannot be compared, and the income from selling records has become their main source of income, and now, the rise of the Internet is equivalent to removing the most important source of income for second-tier singers, how can you make these singers who are large and have good strength acceptable?

However, while these second-tier singers waved their arms to denounce Lianchuang Technology, those first-line singers who attended the meeting remained more silent.

Being able to become a first-line singer doesn't just mean that their congenital conditions are better. Usually their IQ is a little better, otherwise there is definitely no way to stand out from so many singers. Naturally, there is a entanglement of interests between the Internet and the record industry. They were thinking a little more, and while the Internet did have some impact on the traditional interests of the record industry, they believed that they could find a solution that would satisfy both parties...... In fact, they have enjoyed the benefits of the internet age.

But they can't say anything at this time, otherwise they will be the enemy of the entire American record industry, even Madonna and Michael. A superstar of Jackson's level would not dare to do this, and the only way was to remain silent.

The banquet was a success, and by the time it was over, the Recording Industry Association of America had reached an agreement with the singers that ICQ must be sued in court. They were ordered to immediately stop this gross infringement of the interests of the American record industry, and at the same time make financial compensation and apologize to the industry.

What the? You say that the Recording Industry Association of America does not play its cards according to common sense, and there is not a single lawyer's letter directly handed to ICQ, and everyone negotiates first, and then resorts to court after the negotiation fails?

I'm sorry, but the Recording Industry Association of America really didn't plan to do this, for the simple reason that the Recording Industry Association of America wanted to kill monkeys and chickens in this way. Use ICQ, a giant in the Internet era, to warn other Internet companies that infringe on the interests of the American record industry: We are not even afraid of ICQ, and we still care about you?; As for the second reason, who made the boss of ICQ an Oriental, it is said that Orientals are easier to bully......

As for whether it's really easy to bully. You have to be bullied to find out......

Maybe there are other reasons, who knows.

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Pick the one that gets the most connected with the media in the industry, then there is no doubt about it. It must be the entertainment industry, I don't know how many media have to rely on the entertainment industry to eat. And as the behind-the-scenes manager of one of the entertainment industry, when the Recording Industry Association of America sent out an invitation to the media. When he said that there was heavyweight news to be released, all the media were excited: Ha...... Is this going to be a big deal?

"On behalf of all singers in the United States, the American Recording Association will file an injunction in the Los Angeles federal court, asking the Los Angeles federal court to immediately prohibit the use of ICQ's MP3 player software on PC and any handheld electronic devices!" Standing at the gate of the American Recording Association, facing the countless reporters holding microphones below, the president of the association, William Brown. Fisher's face was full of spirit.

What the? The Recording Industry Association of America, which represents the U.S. recording industry, wants to sue ICQ, the hottest Internet company at the moment? The reporters at the bottom of the stairs were as excited as chickens: It's worth the trip!

Countless microphones were immediately crammed into William. In Fisher's mouth, questions poured out of the reporters' mouths......

"Mr. Fisher, can you elaborate on the reasons why the Recording Industry Association of America sued ICQ?"

"Does the Recording Industry Association of America have a majority of support for this decision by the association's members?"

"Mr. Fisher, what is the legal basis for the Recording Industry Association of America to sue ICQ?"

"Mr. Fisher, do you think the court will support you?"

"Mr. Fisher, do you think the American Recording Association's lawsuit against ICQ will have an impact on ICQ's listing?"

"Mr. Fisher......"

Looking at the surging reporters below, William. Fisher smiled happily, he had a feeling that he was in control, he was like a god, looking down on all the people from high above the clouds, he liked it, he enjoyed it.

"Fellow journalists," he pressed his hands down, until the reporters were finally less excited. Fisher then spoke: "The IAA sued ICQ to protect the interests of the record industry and singers, as we all know, with the rise of the Internet, the spread of pirated music on the Internet is becoming more and more widespread, but this kind of behavior is a gross infringement of the rights and interests of singers and creators!"

As the defender of order in the American recording industry, the American Recording Association has the responsibility and obligation to protect the rights and interests of singers and creators, and has the responsibility to ensure the healthy development of the industry. ”

When he said this, William. Fisher's eyes kept falling on the reporters in the entertainment section of the ICQ website at the scene.

As the most powerful online media recognized by everyone today, the ICQ portal is naturally indispensable to the entertainment section, and is the heavyweight section in the top few of all the sections. Fisher, the most powerful figure in the American record industry, wants to sue his company, where can the live choreographer bear it? Hurriedly dialed the company's phone number......

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"The Recording Industry Association of America is going to sue us?" After receiving a call from Benier, Lin Zheng's mouth couldn't close: "Why did they sue us?" What to sue us? ”

"They say we've exacerbated the spread of pirated music on the Internet, and they're asking a federal court in Los Angeles to ban icqMusicPlayer on computers and electronic devices, and to pay financial damages," Benier said after a moment's hesitation, "Boss, what are we going to do?" Do you want to try to reach a settlement with the Recording Industry Association of America? ICQ is about to go public, and this is the time when there is news like this......"

"I ...... Wipe! Lin Zheng burst out with a foul language.

The foul language was not because he was annoyed, but more because Lin Zheng was just defeated by the divine logic of the Americans.

Lin Zheng understands Benier's worries, such negative news a few days before the company's listing will definitely have a serious impact on the company's stock price, for ICQ, the current top priority is the company's listing, and all factors affecting the company's stock price must be eliminated as much as possible.

But Lin Zheng absolutely can't accept such blackmail! (To be continued......) r1292

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