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Old 02-05-2014, 08:36 AM   #21
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We have a similar blank recording media levy, which is collected and then distributed once a year to authors and other relevant parties.

I don't know the exact structure, but I think there's a commission deciding on the distribution, and I'm pretty sure that it only concerns local authors/creators, and only those who have joined the relevant authors'/creators' organisations.

I haven't heard of anything similar (yet) about books, but as far as the recording media levy goes, authors seem to be quite happy with the system. Probably not the least because - I'd assume - the overwhelming majority of actual downloads/pirated content is by foreign authors/artists, while all the income goes to local authors/artists...
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