Yes Caryl, it is interesting how 'dragging down the topic' is attributed to you rather than people trying to clarify the topic at hand. Was there a violation of copyright?
After doing a bit more research on copyright law last night, I've come to the conclusion that a 'chat transcript' cannot be copyrighted because it does not meet the merits of what is and is not considered a 'creative work'.
Now, however, the summary of the chat itself created by the site owner could be. Which was posted? I don't know.
But then again, even if the summary were posted did it constitute a violation of copyright? Again, I don't know, not having all the facts at hand. But it would seem that, in answering all the questions, there was a far better benefit to the site owner than not (how many more people are now aware of the site than before because of the information posted? I know I was unaware of it's existence prior to this issue being raised. Unfortunately, however, I'm going to try to become unaware of it again. I just don't like the politics involved here.)
As for what venues should Kasim play in a UK tour? The ones that will have him obviously. Though I do find that the UK seems to be a much better place for new, struggling or artists seeking a 'comeback' to get bookings. Another musician I greatly admire has had much more success getting bookings in the UK than here. I'm not sure why, but it's a true statement.
Not to mention many people find success or re-find success in Europe again after having lackluster sales/luck in the states. Cher's comeback with 'Believe' is definitely attributed more to Europe than the States. Though I was disappointed when I saw Meat in Reno that Kasim didn't do an 'opening' set (it was one of the joint Meat/Cyndi Lauper dates) because I wanted to see what everyone is talking about. But that's the way it goes.
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