Fight for the right to tab!
A collection of stupidity..
As a musician I was truely revolted when I heard the "news" that the MPA now wish to outlaw guitar tabs and lyrics!
This is a major setback for all musicians who like to play their favorite song.
Below are some evidence of stupidity in its purest form:
Prologue
The trouble that started it all:
MPA Statement
Song sites face legal crackdown :: BBC.com
Resistance
Needless to say, multiple sites showed their resistance to this madness:
Quote: MPA president Lauren Keise said: throw in some jail time I think we'll be a little more effective.
MuSATO
MuSATO (Music Student and Teacher Organization) has been formed for the sole purpose of protecting the rights of music students to learn to play the guitar through the use of online guitar tabs available on a number of websites around the world.
A number of websites commenting on the matter:
Statement Regarding Legality of Tabs, What I have to say... :: GuitarZone.com
Music Industry Wants Jail Time for Lyrics and Tab Websites :: Sandstorming.com
Of course this spawned a petition against MPA:
Against Lauren Keiser and the MPA :: Needless to say that I signed it! #710 btw..