Dear fans, listeners and friends,
The royalty rates have been delivered and webcasts will be shutting down over the next few months. I have decreased the number of free listening slots as I am responsible for paying outrageous amounts for these slots retroactive to 2006. The amount of my first royalty bill will determine when 12 Inch Retro will shutdown.
The only chance we have off stopping the shutdown is by writing your representatives. This link has a pre-written letter for you to send. Please use it, or come up with your own personal message if you prefer. You can click here to send a letter to congress.
If you become a VIP member, my fees (both this year and retroactively) will be reduced. In light of the new royalty scale, this is significant. Become a VIP Member here.
You (yes YOU) have to take a stand and write congress. If you feel like you can't write a letter or an email to congress because you don't know the issues, please visit Save Internet Radio and educate yourself. Drop us a line if we can help answer any questions.
Join MySpace group Save Internet Radio, sign the petition and tell your friends. Every little bit makes a difference!
I EXPECT EVERY CLUB 80S LISTENER TO READ THAT PAGE AND WRITE THEIR CONGRESSMEN. LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE FOR INTERNET RADIO AND IT'S TIME TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD. TREAT INTERNET RADIO LIKE TRADITIONAL RADIO. NO MORE ROYALTIES. If you don't write an email or letter, then be prepared to turn off Club 80's and enjoy the silence.
- DJ Lex