This article was saved for archival purposes only. This service was just a test. Unfortunately, the legal implications and responsibilities are significant.
Is this radio a form of illegal music distribution?
No, the music can only be listened to here on the site, and the bitrate is a mere 32kbps. While it's pleasant to listen to on your computer, it's very low compared to a conventional CD. See the comparison below. Furthermore, it's not possible to download the music, and many tracks obtained from artists' own websites have jingles.
32 kbps — AM Quality.
96 kbps — FM Quality.
128–160 kbps — Standard Quality.
192 kbps — DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Quality. This is becoming the new standard for MP3 music. At this bitrate, only the most professional ears can notice the difference compared to a CD.
224–320 kbps — CD-quality approximation.
What is the origin of this music?
Mainly from YouTube, but some songs are found on the artist's own website, and they commonly have some jingle.
Does this radio have ads, commercials, or a source of income?
No! It has no interest in making a profit and does not run expensive advertisements. However, it may feature campaigns related to the Ministry of Health, drug abuse prevention, fighting violence, and general curiosities.
But does the silviolobo.com.br site have Google AdSense ads?
Yes, I have tried various advertising services on this site. I previously used banner exchange, and now I use Google AdSense. Personally, I don't see it as worthwhile; the compensation is minimal. One visit doesn't even reach U$0.00046. So, I would need 2,174 visits to earn U$1.00 (one dollar). And if I had 2,174 visitors listening to the radio, my site would go offline, the hosting company would cancel my account, I would lose the money I pay semi-annually, in short, I'd be in deep trouble.
Can I send a song to your radio? And my voice speaking a message?
Music only if it's your own composition! It would be a pleasure to include something fun and intelligent recorded by our listeners in our programming. To do so, just send the recording in MP3 format to me. Unfortunately, I won't be able to compensate you monetarily, but I thank you in advance.
Is this radio legal?
Various copyright laws, including the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) in the US, give service providers the ability to protect themselves from copyright infringement accusations as long as they allow for the removal of content accused of copyright infringement.
It is possible to initiate a dispute to verify the accuracy of information. HOWEVER, this site is not in a position to propose a dispute, so any questions regarding copyright and music will be immediately removed.
Has any music from this site been removed due to copyright infringement?
Yes, but not directly. The music of many country singers belonging to Sony Music Entertainment is blocked in various parts of the world. As this site does not have the operational capacity to implement this blocking, such songs have been excluded from our system. Additionally, we constantly monitor music belonging to WMG and Beggars entities, who are always tracking the availability of such music on YouTube.
Do you agree with the copyright rules imposed by Brazilian, US, and international legislation?
I see that for many singers, the availability of music in low quality and without control over "when" and "where" to listen is a great incentive for fame and the sale of CDs and DVDs. Naturally, many companies use this music to gain financial advantages, but that is not the case here. Since, as you can see, the site features informal ads that are placed and removed daily, and the revenue generated is not sufficient to sustain it. Therefore, this site is maintained by its creator with personal funds. Furthermore, as a writer, I believe that copyright protection has been a great advancement in legislation. Not long ago, many visual artists, musicians, and writers died without their right to exploit and live from their art being secured.
I want to report a copyright infringement.
I apologize for this. The music was found on YouTube or a promotional and sales website. To report it, simply send me a message with the subject "Copyright," or click this link right now. Contact!
