In the music business,artists are paid roalities for the performance of the song.They are also paid if they own the publishing rights.If they dont own it,whoever does,gets paid.Also, recording artists belong to organizations such as ASCAP or BMI.Their purpose is to collect royalties for songs used on the radio,films,commercials,during a ballgame-anywhere its played in a public space.Recording artists set-up a publishing company with one of these types of organizations.Thats how they make money.

As far as porn reviews go,there is no such organization that collects roayalties.By being on the net,they may be considered "public domain".Also the fact that we use screen names on boards such as this one,may make it harder to prove ownership.

Reviews are opinions.The Congress of Copyrights recognizes artistic creations such as paintings,films,music,books-as long as the proper channels are gone through.I know catch phrases have begun to be recognized as businsess endevores.For example,Michael Buffer(boxing ring announcer) copyrighted his famous saying "Lets get ready to rumble." Meaning,if its used in a movie,song etc.,he gets paid.

The Congress of Copyrights has pamphelets on what they cover and what they dont.They also handle patents etc.I dont have the address anymore,so you'll have to get that off the net.Copyright laws are always changing.I'm basing all my info on material I had when I was in a band back in 89-95.I'm sure alot has changed since.

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