net303: policy primer: last.fm by alan beazley
DESCRIPTION
A hopefully entertaining analysis of the last.fm terms of use policy summarised for the everyday Internet user.TRANSCRIPT
NET303: Policy PrimerBy Alan Beazley
21/10/2011
Terms of Use
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources& http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/agree-terms.php
Last.fm is a subscription based online music and radio service which claims to have over 30 million active
members. Their Audioscrobbler widget recommends new artists and music based on preferences collected from your existing digital music libraries and last.fm profile
(About last.fm 2011).
3
Public?
Private?
Both?
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Stupidity/thefuckFemale.png
4
Source: http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Neutral/concentrate%20inverted%20tongue%20side.png
Submitting personal identification is optional and not a requirement to create a last.fm profile, so if you
don't want to publish anything?…simple, don’t (last.fm Terms 2011).
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
5
Source: http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Angry/19.png
Tired of being spammed right? last.fm commits your email address will never be passed on to third parties. However, every now and then you may receive the odd
last.fm notification (last.fm Terms, 2011).
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
Privacy Focused?
6
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
last.fm places importance on protecting your privacy.It’s worth noting your listening habits WILL be shared
amongst the last.fm community and with other corporate big wigs.
So how comfortable are you sharing with the world that Miley Cyrus is your most played song?
(last.fm Terms 2011).http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Malicious%20-%20Troll/TrollDadFull.png
http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Surprised%20-%20Amazed/GaspHand.png
7
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
Remember, ALL, personal information you choose to publish becomes public.. so be mindful groovers.
http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Surprised%20-%20Amazed/surprised%20wide%20open%20mouth.png
8
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
Under 13?
14-17Ask a guardian first.
http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Victorious/gtfo.png
http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Malicious%20-%20Troll/TrollDad.png
9
Last.fm doesn’t tolerate nonsense, so if you're unlawful, threatening, offensive, racist, sexually explicit or Justin Beiber this is probably not the service you're looking for (last.fm Terms 2011).
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Stupidity/AreYouKiddingMeNoText.png
10
http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Malicious%20-%20Troll/deviltroll.png
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
Don't mess with their code, and by mess, they mean modify or manipulate any content or anything which can circumvent copy protection (last.fm Terms 2011)
11
Unlike some other online social networking services, last.fm actually respects the intellectual property and copyrights of others. So if you feel your rights have been infringed as a copyright holder, then just tell
their legal gurus by sending a letter – with the facts - to the following address:
For: Copyright Agent, Legal DepartmentLast.fm LimitedKaren House1-11 Baches StreetLondon, N1 6DL
or
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/like/
(last.fm Terms 2011).
12
Engage in simple Net etiquette folks, if photos you publish contain other people, its best you get their
permission first.
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Angry/whathaveyoudone.jpg
13
Last.fm holds you responsible for what you publish and they reserve the right to delete or edit your
uploaded content.
On the flipside.
They are also not legally obligated to do so either.
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=Stupidity/thefuck.png
http://www.onetip.net/tips-to-delete-files-from-your-pc/
14
Lastly, they also reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account should it violate any laws or
regulations.
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
http://www.ragemaker.net/images/?img=treecomics/goofy%20smile.png
http://www.clipartguide.com/_pages/0808-0809-1213-0534.html
15
Source: http://www.last.fm/resources
Credits:
Crosshairs Icon: http://www.clipartguide.com/_pages/0808-0809-1213-0534.htmlDelete Key: http://www.onetip.net/tips-to-delete-files-from-your-pclast.fm About: http://www.last.fm/aboutlast.fm Logo: Source: http://www.last.fm/resourceslast.fm Terms of Use: http://www.last.fm/legal/terms#para19Like Button: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/like/Question Mark Icon: http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/agree-terms.phpRage Faces: http://www.ragemaker.net/images/Neutral.html