Frank Lenk highlights the dangers of C-61 to the consumer electronics industry in a piece for MarketNews.
Consumer Electronics Industry on Copyright Reform
September 2, 2008
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byMichael Geist

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“But experts like Geist have repeatedly urged a balanced approach that ensures payment for content creators without unduly curbing consumers’ ability to enjoy that content…”
This is not correct. Geist has never supported payment for creators. Every post, including each of the C-61 posts, has been in favor of changes that give content away without payment.