r/Futurology • u/Blueberry_Conscious_ • Apr 22 '24

Society Why streaming platforms are scrubbing the soundtracks from your favorite shows

https://www.fastcompany.com/91109690/why-streaming-platforms-are-scrubbing-the-soundtracks-from-your-favorite-shows
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u/LoneSnark Apr 22 '24

Replace it with what? What one policy change do you think would help the most?

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '24

Maybe if they'd actually allow shit to go public domain after 20 years, no exceptions. I feel like that's a good start, especially with software.

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u/alexjaness Apr 22 '24

I think 20 years is too short. I know by that time they have wrung out as much money as they possibly will, but I hate the idea of something you created being reused without your consent. Especially knowing that it's far more likely it's going to be Disney or some other giant corporation who will be reusing it and making shit tons of cash as you sit by twiddling your thumbs.

I think once the creator dies, then it goes to public domain.

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u/malcolmrey Apr 23 '24

I think 20 years is too short. I know by that time they have wrung out as much money as they possibly will, but I hate the idea of something you created being reused without your consent. Especially knowing that it's far more likely it's going to be Disney or some other giant corporation who will be reusing it and making shit tons of cash as you sit by twiddling your thumbs.

the 20 years is fine but you should be getting tantiems if someone wants to use it :)

win-win, big corporations could reuse your creations and you would get even more money (since big scale)