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   roviders.canada.channel1   
   From: tgueguen@shaw.ca   
      
   "Radio Guy"  wrote in message   
   news:42C5C070.C1A4CC34@Guy.com...   
   > Why is Launchcast giving me a message that a localized canadian   
   > version is "now available" ???  And I have no choice - I must accept   
   > it.   
   >   
   > Here's what it's saying:   
   >   
   > --------------------   
   > Why am I being blocked from accessing LAUNCHcast?   
   > You received this message because our LAUNCHcast players have detected   
   > that there is a localized version of LAUNCHcast in your country.   
   > Please locate your localized version of LAUNCHcast to continue   
   > listening. If you are not from the country that our IP filtering   
   > detected please email customer care at:   
   > launchcast-feedback@yahoo-inc.com.   
   > --------------------   
   >   
   > I've never seen this before.   
   >   
   > Why are they forcing a localized version on me?  Does this mean   
   > Can-Con rules on Launchcast stations?  On my personal station?   
      
   Its possible rights issues are involved.  There may in fact be some artists   
   whose material is controlled by different labels in the US and Canada.  Of   
   course its just as likely they want to be able to keep track of what   
   Canadians specifically choose for advertising and sales purposes.   
      
   tim gueguen 101867   
      
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