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submitted 10 months ago by stopthatgirl7@kbin.social to c/news@lemmy.world

The sorry state of streaming residuals shows why SAG and the WGA are striking.

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[-] negativeyoda@lemmy.world 111 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I'm a former musician and record label employee who's been screaming "told you so" for years. I stopped paying attention to the pittance I get in streaming revenue because it impacts my life that little.

I hope the writers get what they're owed, but don't hold your fucking breath

[-] freeman@lemmy.pub 38 points 10 months ago

I don’t understand how streaming isn’t just considered syndication. It seems like a dictionary definition of what it was, even if it didn’t exist when syndication agreements were made.

It’s a rerun of a show on a separate channel/platform. And the writers/actors should get the agreed revenue for it the same as if it were on TMC, nick at night or Netflix b

[-] Odd_so_Star_so_Odd@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Indeed. an impartial judge wouldn't let studios split hairs over words like this but as long as they're appointed by politicians, they will side with whoever has the deeper pockets, because that's what's required for a continuing bright career.

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