cyrnel

I wouldn't buy their product but I don't have a problem with them offering the service. The influence is relatively narrow.

I had more of a problem when WalMart was doing similar editing to music, even affecting the song selections and writing. Don't know if they're still up to it these days.

Edit: I'm assuming they obtain license to modify and redistribute. Copyright is too tight with regard to duration and fair use but I do think while it's in effect it should protect the arrangement as much as the content.

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