Samples are good! (Score 2, Interesting)

I say intelligent artists should copyright they're samples! Firstly, artists don't earn alot of money, associations such as the PRF (Performing Rights Society) can help track down a groups commision on radio plays and live shows etc. Secondly, It might sound crazy that a split-second sample (possible just a kick drum beat) could be worth 1.5M USD but it might have just made the track and credit should be given. If an artists (such as Dr.Dre) wants to use a great sounding sample then he can bloody well go an ask the author of the sample if he can use it and I'm sure that for a modest amount of money (artists aren't usually that greedy!) they can use the sample. Dr.Dre, knew he was using someone else's sample, and he's a real dumbass for not checking it out first. I'm happy for the bloke that's 1.5M USD richer for creating that sample..it could happen to you. INTELLIGENT ARTISTS COPYRIGHT THEY'RE SAMPLES!