Ask HN: Social music sharing

[srkiranraj]

I have an idea to develop web app where I allow users to create a playlist by uploading songs and share it. My friends can start using the playlist, like, comment and inturn share it. Similar to a facebook, pinterest but for MUSIC. <br> But my query is that, suppose users upload songs downloaded from internet illegally is it going to affect me anyways due to copyright or licensing issues?

[chr1z]

Do you know http://8tracks.com ? Because it sounds a lot like what you are describing. You may find the answer to your question in their Licensing page.

[tedmiston]

I've been tossing around an idea like this except having the audio sourced from YouTube as opposed to the user uploading it themselves. That avoids your ownership in hosting, but at a sacrifice in audio quality.

[PatriciaLopes]

Yes, I believe you will have problems.

[slater]

Yes.