As a bit of an admitted pirate myself, I was wondering whether or not you'd be able to peg me here. I was starting to doubt that I would fit as a type until I got to "Broke Downloaders". That's me in a nutshell, and the description could not be more accurate. Great post.
I think they should have made another, less expensive option available as well. As cool as it would be to have all of the production materials, many people just aren't interested enough in that kind of thing enough to shell out $42 for it. There should be a movie-only price that includes the DVD and HD versions of the film.
While I'm all for supporting the proliferation of open-source projects, charging so much to support a 15-minute short film might deter many from pulling out their wallets.
Maybe I'm alone here, but I actually enjoy having my cable and big plasma TV. Sure, the internet can cover most of the programming available, but cable with my DVR is so much more convenient than downloading shows or waiting 8 days for damned Hulu to bring up new episodes. I have about 8 or 9 shows that always record, so I just live off the DVR, commercial-free. Plus I don't have to worry about anybody else I live with bogging down my bandwidth.
Comcast may charge an arm and a leg, and I do split the cost with two roommates, but even alone I'd be willing to pay the price of that added convenience of just being able to sit back with a remote and watch.
For some reason, I never really viewed Amazon as the type to try pulling shenanigans like this. I mean, I could see "Amazong" or "Amason", but "Amazee"? Who would honestly confuse that with Amazon? And even for someone who made the mistake of typing the wrong one, I think they would figure out their faux pas pretty quick.
It's just a shame people waste money on this kind of ridiculousness.
While I don't agree that legitimate music purchases should be locked inside an application on a certain device, this is different; it's basically a $3 app that is like POTUSA radio. It's cheap, and you can listen to anything the band's ever put out. It's no different than satellite radio for your car. You pay for the service, but they sure as hell aren't going to let you keep the songs and move them around.
Yes, this experiment could be improved upon, but at least it's a step in the right direction.
I'm glad to see at least some companies are doing this. The big providers must be high on acid if they think they can hold onto their ridiculous overpricing forever. It just takes a little competition.. hooray free market!
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I moved to namecheap.com. They stand up strongly against SOPA and come highly recommended from many others.
Re: What Makes People Turn Into Pirates?
As a bit of an admitted pirate myself, I was wondering whether or not you'd be able to peg me here. I was starting to doubt that I would fit as a type until I got to "Broke Downloaders". That's me in a nutshell, and the description could not be more accurate. Great post.
Expensive...
I think they should have made another, less expensive option available as well. As cool as it would be to have all of the production materials, many people just aren't interested enough in that kind of thing enough to shell out $42 for it. There should be a movie-only price that includes the DVD and HD versions of the film.
While I'm all for supporting the proliferation of open-source projects, charging so much to support a 15-minute short film might deter many from pulling out their wallets.
Call me crazy..
Maybe I'm alone here, but I actually enjoy having my cable and big plasma TV. Sure, the internet can cover most of the programming available, but cable with my DVR is so much more convenient than downloading shows or waiting 8 days for damned Hulu to bring up new episodes. I have about 8 or 9 shows that always record, so I just live off the DVR, commercial-free. Plus I don't have to worry about anybody else I live with bogging down my bandwidth. Comcast may charge an arm and a leg, and I do split the cost with two roommates, but even alone I'd be willing to pay the price of that added convenience of just being able to sit back with a remote and watch.
for shame.
For some reason, I never really viewed Amazon as the type to try pulling shenanigans like this. I mean, I could see "Amazong" or "Amason", but "Amazee"? Who would honestly confuse that with Amazon? And even for someone who made the mistake of typing the wrong one, I think they would figure out their faux pas pretty quick.
It's just a shame people waste money on this kind of ridiculousness.
President's Radio
While I don't agree that legitimate music purchases should be locked inside an application on a certain device, this is different; it's basically a $3 app that is like POTUSA radio. It's cheap, and you can listen to anything the band's ever put out. It's no different than satellite radio for your car. You pay for the service, but they sure as hell aren't going to let you keep the songs and move them around.
Yes, this experiment could be improved upon, but at least it's a step in the right direction.
finally
I'm glad to see at least some companies are doing this. The big providers must be high on acid if they think they can hold onto their ridiculous overpricing forever. It just takes a little competition.. hooray free market!
Can The Forge actually win this? I mean, it's the guy's name, for crying out loud!
HAHAHAHA a town named Batman... what next, Mr. Freeze City??
Re: It's about time...
*ahem* WILL learn.. *ahem*
It's about time...
...and maybe Apple learn to let go of some other stuff too...