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Music AUP Changes: What It Means To You
14 years ago
As I'm sure you've seen at the top of the page, the Acceptable Upload Policy has been updated. This includes more information on what is and isn't acceptable musically. I've provided a breakdown here for what has changed.
Original Here: http://forums.furaffinity.net/threa.....usic-and-Audio
Original Here: http://forums.furaffinity.net/threa.....usic-and-Audio
Old policies are in red
New policies are in green.
Explanation of the changes are in black or white depending on your scheme. I am NOT an admin of FA, explanations are simply of how I understand the changes, as well as any comments or concerns I personally have.
Copyright Tracks
As a reminder, copyright audio work may not be uploaded to Fur Affinity.
Copyrighted audio tracks (material that the uploader has not performed or recorded) are prohibited unless you are the copyright holder. Cover versions of other recording artists' songs are allowed provided all the instrumentation, vocals, etc are performed/recorded by the uploader or a ensemble to which the uploader belongs. Uploads which violate the Copyrighted Content policy will result in an automatic suspension.
The new policy is more specific in what is or isn't allowed. It now outlines that covers are only allowed when all the work is done by you! No more singing over karaoke tracks. I'm not thrilled about this, since many of my uploaded songs I have sung over instrumentals which I have purchased. Personally, I hope this gets looked into a little more, as much of my gallery may have to disappear. Make sure you have copies of your music elsewhere as this will most likely be enforced soon.
Remixes and Mashups
Remixes and mashups must contain significant work to distinguish themselves from the original content. "Significant work" is determined by the proximity to the original song (e.g. changing equalization/pitch is NOT considered "significant" work). The work must strive to create something new and original. Submissions deemed questionable will be flagged for review by an administrator.
Remixes must contain significant work to distinguish themselves from the original content. "Significant work" is determined by the proximity to the original song (e.g. changing equalization/pitch is NOT considered "significant work"). The work must strive to create something new and original. The uploader must give due credit to the original creators of any non-original songs or samples used.
Mashups are not permitted.
Remix changes are minimal, make sure to give credit where credit is due! Mashups are now no longer permitted.
Samples and Soundbites
Significant portions of copyrighted material longer than 15 seconds may not be used.
Significant portions of copyrighted material longer than 15 seconds may not be used.
No change.
As Part of Flash
Copyright music may accompany Flash as part of Fair Use provided that the music is used to compliment the work as a whole. Attempts to embed music into Flash as a means to upload copyright tracks is not permitted.
Copyrighted music may accompany Flash as part of Fair Use provided that the music is used to compliment the work as a whole. All Flash must be original, full animation. Flash which uses simple, basic animation and/or slideshows may not use copyrighted music in such a way.
The wording almost makes it seem like more complex Flash animations can use copy written music, however I'm not sure that this is the intention. To be safe, make sure everything in your Flash, including the music, is original.
New Policy
Adult Content - Audio uploads may not contain adult content (realistic depictions of sex) or obscene sounds (e.g. recordings of vomiting, waste or bowel movements, etc.).
The first half it a bit foggy to me. Would regular mainstream sexual lyrics be prohibited, or is it simply sexual sounds, as though somebody had taped themselves? I'm leaning to the latter, since sexuality is a common theme. I'm a big fan of the second half since I'm massively phobic of puke. The less of that I need to hear the better! That being said, I'm not sure people defecating was a staple in many audio files. I have a feeling this won't effect many of you.
Jasper_Wallace
~jasperwallace
I think it probably means sounds to do with sex, and not lyrics.
PichuPal
~pichupal
Blargh, this means the only audio I've even thought to post will have to come down already. Probably for the better, doesn't feel like it came out good enough anyway. Glad you pointed this out, I don't think I'd have noticed it otherwise.
Mouse420
~mouse420
That counts me out of music altogether since the only thing I seem to be good at are covers, seeing howI know no one that can provide instrumentation for these covers I'm not too happy with the change!!
Rico-dawg
~rico-dawg
With regards to the copyright one, if you have actually purchased a backing track, then you have purchase the right to use it. So long as the people who made it were allowed. So I think this needs a rethink, ask foxamoore, I'm sure he can clear it up :3
Yeah I'm looking into presenting the laws to the administration. One Mod (Summercat) stated that we can use karaoke tracks as long as we are supplying our own vocals, but the new AUP clearly doesn't agree. We're still working on proof and clarification.
Rico-dawg
~rico-dawg
I briefly studied copyright laws with regards to music, and unless it counts as public performance, you're fine. Also as long as you're not making money from it. MOST classical music is different of course, as most of the composers have been dead longer than 70 years (I think that's about the amount of time needed, if I remember correctly), it's mostly out of copyright.
That's where the blurriness from what I was reading is. It still isn't clear whether posting songs online is considered a public performance. Do you by chance know where I can find those laws written? It would be great to compile and send in information.
malcolmthebear
~malcolmthebear
You can check with BMI or ASCAP--I'm sure those two organizations would have resources available that detail the copyright laws.
Rico-dawg
~rico-dawg
I wouldn't say ASCAP necessarily, yes, but it is the American one, BMI (broadcast music Inc) should be a good bet, if not, I have a friend who is has a degree in copyright law (mainly pertaining to music because he is a composer/pianist/twat (in a good way... Sort of) who ran things at a high level in London for quite a few years) who I could ask for details.
Nathanael_Platier
~nathanaelplatier
thanks for notifying all of us. :)
