by srkiranraj on 9/3/12, 5:47 PM with 4 comments
I have an idea to develop web app where I allow users to create a playlist by uploading songs and share it. My friends can start using the playlist, like, comment and inturn share it. Similar to a facebook, pinterest but for MUSIC. <br>
But my query is that, suppose users upload songs downloaded from internet illegally is it going to affect me anyways due to copyright or licensing issues?
by chr1z on 9/3/12, 6:35 PM
Do you know
http://8tracks.com ? Because it sounds a lot like what you are describing. You may find the answer to your question in their Licensing page.
by tedmiston on 9/3/12, 10:11 PM
I've been tossing around an idea like this except having the audio sourced from YouTube as opposed to the user uploading it themselves. That avoids your ownership in hosting, but at a sacrifice in audio quality.
by PatriciaLopes on 9/3/12, 5:56 PM
Yes, I believe you will have problems.
by slater on 9/3/12, 5:49 PM
Yes.