We only complain about the deck being stacked when it is against us.
Who cried when major record labels routinely insisted on predatory contracts with their talent, and business conditions that favored their interests over those of consumers?
Who cried when movie distributors insisted on contracts with the exhibition industry that force artificial conditions which keep theater seats empty?
Oh, did I mention license and permit requirements that force small local businesses to reject or remove live music from their establishments to protect IP rights that have no benefit to the artists who (theoretically) hold them?
No babies, dry your eyes. This is called "consequence." We still love you and hope you grow up into responsible citizens. But you can't keep doing this.
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Who's Sorry Now?
We only complain about the deck being stacked when it is against us.
Who cried when major record labels routinely insisted on predatory contracts with their talent, and business conditions that favored their interests over those of consumers?
Who cried when movie distributors insisted on contracts with the exhibition industry that force artificial conditions which keep theater seats empty?
Oh, did I mention license and permit requirements that force small local businesses to reject or remove live music from their establishments to protect IP rights that have no benefit to the artists who (theoretically) hold them?
No babies, dry your eyes. This is called "consequence." We still love you and hope you grow up into responsible citizens. But you can't keep doing this.