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Regarding the policy on illegal streaming audio links...
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:01 pm
I received a call last week from the LSU Athletic Department asking me to assist them in removing links to streaming audio of the LSU games.
I was told that it is illegal to rebroadcast the transmission of the games without consent, and that a cease and desist order has been sent to UStream.com and other similar sites by LSU/SEC to stop this practice.
I was also told that the free streaming sites obviously hurt the pay-to-listen Geaux Zone business.
I figured that the decision to remove links to those sites would not be popular. Since I live in Houston, I too have benefited from those links.
But I don't want this site to be assisting some practice that is deemed illegal. I think you have seen a lot more media entities cracking down on the illegal rebroadcast/redistribution of copyrighted video/audio content...YouTube is a prime example.
Anyhow, I figured I needed to get this out.
I was told that it is illegal to rebroadcast the transmission of the games without consent, and that a cease and desist order has been sent to UStream.com and other similar sites by LSU/SEC to stop this practice.
I was also told that the free streaming sites obviously hurt the pay-to-listen Geaux Zone business.
I figured that the decision to remove links to those sites would not be popular. Since I live in Houston, I too have benefited from those links.
But I don't want this site to be assisting some practice that is deemed illegal. I think you have seen a lot more media entities cracking down on the illegal rebroadcast/redistribution of copyrighted video/audio content...YouTube is a prime example.
Anyhow, I figured I needed to get this out.
This post was edited on 2/24/09 at 2:20 pm
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Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:04 pm to Chicken
thats gonna change a lot of play by play game threads. sucks
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:07 pm to Chicken
Thanks for the explanation chicken.
Makes sense.
Makes sense.
This post was edited on 2/22/09 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:14 pm to Chicken
quote:
But I don't want this site to be assisting some practice that is deemed illegal. I think you have seen a lot more media entities cracking down on the illegal rebroadcast/redistribution of copyrighted video/audio content...YouTube is a prime example.
Anyhow, I figured I needed to get this out.
Thanks for explaining, it's a bummer, but at least people will know to not ask for links like all day yesterday....
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:16 pm to LSUmomma
Dam this sucks. I travel a lot and these links are really a lifesaver. 
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:17 pm to DollaChoppa
Thanks...I guess it is a sign of the times. Those streaming sites will come under a lot of pressure. I don't know if those sites have rules and guidelines that state that your can't rebroadcast copyrighted video/audio, so I am not sure if this will be a prolonged fight between the schools and those sites.
Technology has allowed schools like LSU to more centrally control the distribution of its live broadcasts, and reap some benefits (ie, $$$ from Geaux Zone).
Technology has allowed schools like LSU to more centrally control the distribution of its live broadcasts, and reap some benefits (ie, $$$ from Geaux Zone).
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:18 pm to LSUmomma
quote:
but at least people will know to not ask for links
I really doubt it.
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:18 pm to Chicken
Thanks for the explanation.
Anyone know rates on GeauxZone? Quality?
Anyone know rates on GeauxZone? Quality?
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:19 pm to Chicken
If they think this will increase revenue for the Geaux Zone, then they are out of touch with what is taking place today.
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:20 pm to tigahfromtheham
quote:
Anyone know rates on GeauxZone? Quality?
discussed here..
and here..
This post was edited on 2/22/09 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:22 pm to Chicken
Thanks for the clarification Chicken!
Just for clarification on TD policy --- If there was a legal link to streaming audio, say Villanova athletics had a stream for today's baseball game, would it be OK to post a link to it? This is just a hypothetical.
Just for clarification on TD policy --- If there was a legal link to streaming audio, say Villanova athletics had a stream for today's baseball game, would it be OK to post a link to it? This is just a hypothetical.
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:24 pm to Chicken
Hey chicken, Headslash wants to let you know that he did not mean to cause you any grief and that he was only trying to help fellow tiger fans.
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:24 pm to Will Cover
quote:Perhaps...and I am not sure if you are talking from a audio quality perspective, but I was told that the crack down also had to do with it not being fair for paying members of Geaux Zone to have non-paying members get the same benefit.
If they think this will increase revenue for the Geaux Zone, then they are out of touch with what is taking place today.
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:25 pm to BamaTiger
quote:of course it would be ok. LSU's beef is with these 3rd party entities that rebroadcast the transmission without permission.
If there was a legal link to streaming audio, say Villanova athletics had a stream for today's baseball game, would it be OK to post a link to it? This is just a hypothetical.
This post was edited on 2/22/09 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:31 pm to Chicken
quote:
I was also told that the free streaming sites obviously hurt the pay-to-listen Geaux Zone business.
doesn't hurt it near as bad as the suck-arse performance, coupled with zero customer service, of the Geaux Zone..
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:33 pm to ForeLSU
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doesn't hurt it near as bad as the suck-arse performance, coupled with zero customer service, of the Geaux Zone..
+1
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:37 pm to Chicken
quote:
I was also told that the free streaming sites obviously hurt the pay-to-listen Geaux Zone business.
Geaux Zone suck too much
Improve it about 100% and put some dedication into it and maybe people would consider paying for it.
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:38 pm to Chicken
Thanks for that. 
And another thing.. and this will go over really well, I'm sure.
Since LSU legitimately controls the "descriptions and accounts" of their material, is doing play-by-play, as is happening right now on the Rant, also a no-no?
It seems that they (LSU) could decide it's not allowed.
And another thing.. and this will go over really well, I'm sure.
Since LSU legitimately controls the "descriptions and accounts" of their material, is doing play-by-play, as is happening right now on the Rant, also a no-no?
It seems that they (LSU) could decide it's not allowed.
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:40 pm to JohnLSU
I can't wait to start a "does anyone have a LEGAL stream link?" thread
This post was edited on 2/22/09 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 2/22/09 at 12:43 pm to Chicken
Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt provide free streaming broadcasts for every game.
Legitimate radio affiliates for Alabama, Auburn, and occasionally Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi State, and South Carolina sometimes have streaming links available for their teams.
Can you pass along to your omnipotent admins that in no way, shape, or form those links are illegal?
There seemed to be a little confusion about that yesterday with a legitimate Auburn radio affiliate.
Legitimate radio affiliates for Alabama, Auburn, and occasionally Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi State, and South Carolina sometimes have streaming links available for their teams.
Can you pass along to your omnipotent admins that in no way, shape, or form those links are illegal?
There seemed to be a little confusion about that yesterday with a legitimate Auburn radio affiliate.
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