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   Ima Fish, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 9:19am

   
   

   "Google is somehow "exploiting" music while giving it all this promotion?"
   
   Google "exploits" music in the same way radio does and MTV did. By that I mean it doesn't.

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   Anonymous Coward, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 9:39am

   
   

   That's a dangerous comparisson to make these days, since the RIAA is trying to kill radio by heaping on new fees. It's "only fair," since no one would listen to radio without the music.

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   I finally watched the video

   

   TheStuipdOne, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 9:40am

   
   

   damn!
   
   she's the exact oposite of an american pop singer which means she's ugly and can really sing.

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   Re: I finally watched the video

   

   Anonymous Coward, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 10:05am

   
   

   I'll take pretty over talented but then I'm shallow.

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   susan is indeed 'a breath of fresh air !!!

   

   RAYMOND LACHANCE, II, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 10:08am

   
   

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   Anonymous Coward, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 10:22am

   
   

   It would be interesting to see Google charge the copyright holders for the free advertising since they 'stole' Google's YouTube platform.

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   Brian O, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 10:33am

   
   

   "That's a dangerous comparisson to make these days, since the RIAA is trying to kill radio by heaping on new fees. It's "only fair," since no one would listen to radio without the music."
   
   This is a lie. The fact is that the radio/RIAA relationship is WIN WIN. Without radio, people wouldn't know about the music (it serves as a promotional tool). Without the artists, music radio would have no content.
   
   The radio station can make money from advertisers, RIAA makes money from the increased sales. In fact, I believe RIAA and others used to or still do PAY radio stations to play their music.
   
   Is there some balance between paying the radio stations or having the radio stations pay to play the music? I don't know! (and I don't care). Leave that to them but OBVIOUSLY if RIAA charges radio too much for their music, the radio stations will be hurt and in the end it will also hurt RIAA.
   
   But, isn't that what RIAA is trying to do? (suicide)

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   Re: susan is indeed 'a breath of fresh air !!!

   

   Anonymous Coward, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 10:44am

   
   

   Who came up with this stupid metaphor "breath of fresh air"!
   
   Earlier it was Sarah Palin, and now...

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   Weird Harold's former #5 fan, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 10:55am

   
   

   The fact is that the radio/RIAA relationship is WIN WIN

   Therein lies the problem - the RIAA doesn't believe that it can win unless someone else is losing.

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    Ew

    

    Anonymous Coward, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 11:07am

    
    

    Good god, it's Benny Hill. In drag. Again.

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    Anonymous Coward, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 11:35am

    
    

    the radio stations will be hurt and in the end it will also hurt RIAA.
    
    Exactly my point, but that doesn't change the fact that the RIAA is trying to do it. Somehow, if they don't see direct revenu, they figure they're being cheated.

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    Re: Re: I finally watched the video

    

    Anonymous Coward, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 11:36am

    
    

    We get the celebrities we deserve.

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    Re: I finally watched the video

    

    LovesJeanValjean, Apr 21st, 2009 @ 8:39pm

    
    

    Hilarious

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    Susan Boyle Quiz Challenge

    

    Lee, Apr 22nd, 2009 @ 2:50am

    
    

    I've wasted a whole day making the fun Susan Boyle Quiz Challenge!!! :)
    
    http://www.jiba-jaba.com/SusanBoyleQuiz.aspx
    
    I quite like it though....so time well spent.
    
    Susan to Win!

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    Re: Re: Re: Payola

    

    BTR1701, Apr 22nd, 2009 @ 8:38am

    
    

    > In fact, I believe RIAA and others used to
    > or still do PAY radio stations to play
    > their music.
    
    Nope. That would be illegal. It's called payola and it was quite the scandal when it first happened.
    
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payola

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    Re: Re: I finally watched the video

    

    Anonymous Coward, Apr 24th, 2009 @ 10:01am

    
    

    YES - you are pretty shallow if you can not appreciate the sadness of this voice having NOT been heard all these years. Shame on you.

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    Susan Boyle

    

    Dee Dee Vaccaro, May 2nd, 2009 @ 12:49pm

    
    

    Susan has the most angelic voice I have ever heard. I am so glad that the whole world has heard an ordinary person and the talent that they have with no training, no funds to futher their talent. She is extraordinary and she brings tears to my eyes everytime I watch the video. We are so hasty to make decisions about people according to their looks, style, and what they can afford. I am so glad that the world has heard her, and If I ever met her It would be an honor.

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    Re: I finally watched the video

    

    dee dee vaccaro, May 2nd, 2009 @ 12:51pm

    
    

    You are a real idiot, can you not look past her appearance? I wonder what the hell you look like?

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    Anonymous Coward, May 9th, 2009 @ 4:42am

    
    

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    tenley, May 24th, 2009 @ 7:27pm

    
    

    'kay, Mike Masnick, you give away all your writing for free?

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