ASCAP’s Response to Lessig

Last week OEN reported that Larry Lessig, founder of Creative Commons, wanted to challenge ASCAP to debate of negative comments regarding Creative Commons. An astute reader, “Sarah” as well as the blog Mind the Gap notes that ASCAP President Paul Williams has responded. From the response:

I am well aware of those “copyleft” mouthpieces who take a highly critical view of ASCAP’s efforts to protect our members’ rights. That will not change ASCAP’s commitment to doing so. ASCAP exists for one purpose — fair payment to music creators for the use of their music by businesses and others who seek to attract viewers and customers.