If my understanding is correct, they're one of the lesser evils of the music industry... they're only trying to screw over Internet radio.

Oh wait... that means I should hate them, right? *has /. confusion*

j/k. Gotta protect your copyright. :P

hehe, actually its more about when more of my stuff gets used in film, cue sheets from ascap make sure that the licensing doesn't get screwed up. also, heh, ascap members get some pretty awesome discounts on gear. now that is just awesome