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Now the ifpi.com stands for International Federation of Pirate Interests. |
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IFPI is a shitty organization that claims to support modern music, but in fact, they suck ass. They shut down websites that share music, which should be free anyways, and put innocent people in jail. |
'''IFPI is a shitty organization that claims to support modern music, but in fact, they suck ass. They shut down websites that share music, which should be free anyways, and put innocent people in jail. |
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Did we mention that IFPI is a shit-ass organization? The owner sucks cock. Amen. |
Did we mention that IFPI is a shit-ass organization? The owner sucks cock. Amen. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 00:30, 24 October 2007
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) is the organisation that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. Its secretariat is based in London, UK.
It represents more than 1,450 record companies, large and small, in 75 different countries. Its stated policies are to fight music piracy; promote industry-friendly copyright laws; and lobby for legal conditions believed to be in the interest of recording companies, including DRM.
The chief executive and chairman of IFPI is John Kennedy OBE, who has worked in the industry for more than 30 years and was one of the co-producers of Live Aid and Live8.
In addition to its international secretariat, IFPI has regional offices in Brussels, Hong Kong, Miami, Athens and Moscow.
IFPI recognises 48 affiliate groups, including BPI (British Phonographic Industry), RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association), and CAPIF (Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers).
Any company, firm or person producing sound recordings or music videos which are made available to the public in reasonable quantities is eligible for membership of IFPI. In those countries where there is a national group of IFPI or an affiliated organisation, potential members should first join the national body before seeking membership of IFPI.
Domain Incident
As of October 13, 2007, after an incident involving domain renewal, The Pirate Bay has ownership of the ifpi.com domain. [1] Now the ifpi.com stands for International Federation of Pirate Interests.
IFPI is a shitty organization that claims to support modern music, but in fact, they suck ass. They shut down websites that share music, which should be free anyways, and put innocent people in jail.
Did we mention that IFPI is a shit-ass organization? The owner sucks cock. Amen.