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> It wasn’t the musician’s fault, but too much time had gone by before anyone noticed. The companies involved declined to pay him.

Isn't this what the legal system is for? If the situation were reversed, I can guarantee they'd sue him for the difference.

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It sounds like the system is working as intended for the record companies. And also like this might be a situation where a class action could actually be useful.

It sounds like it's working well for the streamers too. If they can't figure out where the money should go, just don't send it along.

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