What can you do to help?

1. Send an e-mail to willr@rice.edu , stating your support and granting permission to add your name to the list of supporters on this web page.

2. Forward a copy of this web page to your local newspapers, with a short note stating your position of support.

3. Share this with all the stations that you know that will be or have been affected.

4. Write your or call your representative!

Feel free to write your own letter. If you do, please follow these guidelines.

• Be courteous and respectful. Don't use threats.
• Include your address.
• Only write about facts. Nothing hurts more than bad information. It discredits the entire group.
• Keep your comments brief and to the point.
• Show your support for both HR 2724, the Music On-Line Competition Act and the position paper.
• Be sure to include information concerning the effect the DMCA will have on your station.

If you want to use the sample letter, please be sure to change the generic information! Also, feel free to use your own words or add your own comments.

Sample Letter

Your Name
123 Main Street
Anytown, St. 12345


Dear Representative (insert name),

I am writing today to express my support of the Position Paper, "Arguments for Changes to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) via the Music Online Competition Act (MOCA)", which can be located at http://www.rice.edu/cb/sos/paper.html .

There are three issues are of concern to Educational and Community stations with regards to their audio on the internet. The DMCA threatens the existence of these Educational and Community radio outlets with an unfair fee schedule, content restrictions and onerous reporting requirements.

The position paper supports HR 2724, the Music On-Line Competition Act and urges that it incorporate provisions to protect Educational and Community stations. I agree with the position paper and ask you to help protect Educational and Community radio/web stations.

Sincerely,

Your Name.

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Given recent events, e-mail would be preferred over conventional "snail" mail. To send e-mail to your representative, enter your State and Zip Code.

Even better yet, if you have an opportunity to visit with your representative, talk to them in person about the issue and how it will affect your station.

5. Place a copy of the logo on your web site.

Other versions of this image are available here. To save an image, right click on the image and choose "save image"

Be sure to include the html to link the image with the website! Here's an example.
a href="http://www.rice.edu/cb/sos">
ALT="Save Our Stream">

6. If you use an outside source (off campus) to webcast (stream), make sure they are aware of the issue. They are likely to loose clients and revenue as a result of the DMCA!