It's pretty amazing that the War on Terror has, instead, turned into a War on Freedom. More Americans are being tried, convicted, held and spied on than outside of this country. Sad days.
We put scents on newspapers back in the 90's... it was a pine scent. The concern at that time was allergic reactions to the chemical - it didn't smell too bad, actually. What the heck! If you can't find content, may as well go for gimmicks.
Check out http://www.patcoyle.net for details on the Indianapolis Colts new social network coming soon.
My apologies, but the last thing the NFL should do is to look to the MLB for any advice. It's a scandalous league that in now way should represent team sports or individual leadership. The steroid scandal has destroyed any credibility the MLB ever had.
I support EFF but one of the items I do not agree with is this one. Sites should be labeled for content - and blocked if they do not comply. It's very simple to label your site. Simply use ICRA.
Doesn't it really just come down to plain 'ol science? If the product is something that I must listen to, there is NO viable means of stopping the distribution of it through alternate or illegal means. What I hear, I can record. What I see, I can record.
Until we can't actually watch the movie or hear the music, there's no way to stop the recording of it. [sarc]
Honest people do not steal when the price they pay is equitable to the quality of the service or product they are purchasing. What RIAA and the music industry fail to understand it that the 'worth' of music is now changing. With the internet, we know longer have to listen to what we were told was great music... we can now select the music we wish to hear.
That means greater competition and with greater competition often comes improved efficiency and prices. RIAA can continue to sue everyone in sight, but the fact remains that the pricy carpet under their feet is beginning to be pulled out.
No longer can they command the money they want. This is great news for talented artists constantly rejected by the industry - they can distribute themselves and make an honest living off of the money they make. Meanwhile, the RIAA is trying to suck every last penny it can from consumers and the technologists that are bringing great entertainment to the masses for less money. I suppose they don't have a choice, the only other option is to start minimizing their profit margins.
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More Terror IN the US?
It's pretty amazing that the War on Terror has, instead, turned into a War on Freedom. More Americans are being tried, convicted, held and spied on than outside of this country. Sad days.
Harmed financially - yes!
What if you could have paid less for another laptop that supplied more battery time and it was accurately reported?
The Accidental Billionaire
Mark hates everything that might involve him not getting paid for it.
Store vs. Platform
Amazon is executing on a great strategy, building a platform rather than a store. They have a proven model, why not?
Been There, Done That
We put scents on newspapers back in the 90's... it was a pine scent. The concern at that time was allergic reactions to the chemical - it didn't smell too bad, actually. What the heck! If you can't find content, may as well go for gimmicks.
You may want to do some homework on this...
Check out http://www.patcoyle.net for details on the Indianapolis Colts new social network coming soon.
My apologies, but the last thing the NFL should do is to look to the MLB for any advice. It's a scandalous league that in now way should represent team sports or individual leadership. The steroid scandal has destroyed any credibility the MLB ever had.
ICRA
I support EFF but one of the items I do not agree with is this one. Sites should be labeled for content - and blocked if they do not comply. It's very simple to label your site. Simply use ICRA.
Gun Control
I hope the media also makes sure that everyone knows that Canada has incredibly strict Gun Control laws where citizens are not allowed to be armed.
What you hear, you can record
Doesn't it really just come down to plain 'ol science? If the product is something that I must listen to, there is NO viable means of stopping the distribution of it through alternate or illegal means. What I hear, I can record. What I see, I can record.
Until we can't actually watch the movie or hear the music, there's no way to stop the recording of it. [sarc]
It's a hack
So it's okay for me to eat someone else's lunch at work because they left it in the refrigerator? Sweet!
ZeFrank
Have you seen ZeFrank re-enact the email? Priceless: TED 2004
The S is for Standing
As in: Thousands Standing Around.
(I overheard this at the airport)
It's economics
Honest people do not steal when the price they pay is equitable to the quality of the service or product they are purchasing. What RIAA and the music industry fail to understand it that the 'worth' of music is now changing. With the internet, we know longer have to listen to what we were told was great music... we can now select the music we wish to hear.
That means greater competition and with greater competition often comes improved efficiency and prices. RIAA can continue to sue everyone in sight, but the fact remains that the pricy carpet under their feet is beginning to be pulled out.
No longer can they command the money they want. This is great news for talented artists constantly rejected by the industry - they can distribute themselves and make an honest living off of the money they make. Meanwhile, the RIAA is trying to suck every last penny it can from consumers and the technologists that are bringing great entertainment to the masses for less money. I suppose they don't have a choice, the only other option is to start minimizing their profit margins.