How Big A Problem Are Unauthorized Downloads In China?
from the well,-when-you-only-tell-one-side-of-the-story dept
How much unauthorized downloading of music happens in China? According to the IFPI (sort of a global RIAA) nearly 100% of downloads in China are unauthorized. Of course, that could simply be a function of the types of music download services have available, rather than any indication that China is some sort of "problem." Yet, of course, it's much more fun to blame an entire country than recognize that perhaps the people there are trying to send you a message. More important, however, is what the story left out. Even if it's true that 100% of music downloads in China are unauthorized, many Chinese musicians have learned to adapt to the different marketplace -- and thrive. That means encouraging the free spread of their music and using the ensuing attention and fame to make more money -- whether by concerts or more potential sponsors or a variety of other business models that have been popping up. Given that these adaptations have worked out quite well for many Chinese musicians, it would make sense for an article highlighting the "risks" of downloading to also include the details of how the the musicians have coped and new business models have been adopted with success -- suggesting that for all the handwringing of the IFPI, maybe the impact hasn't been that bad.Thank you for reading this Techdirt post. With so many things competing for everyone’s attention these days, we really appreciate you giving us your time. We work hard every day to put quality content out there for our community.
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The Consequences
Predictably, Korean netters have been flooding his blog with death threats. This is an example of how free speech in Asia mostly causes people to spew hate; it does not lead to Anglo-style town hall civility.
http://news.naver.com/news/read.php?mode=LSD&office_id=143&article_id=000007100 5
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http://music.fenbei.com/4088767
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Re: The Consequences
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Boring Chink News By Dorpus Again
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The pipe dream
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to the Anon
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Not that anyone gives a shit either way about Piracy except industry officials, but hey. They seem to ignore that fact.
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Market?
http://petersburgcity.com/news/city/2006/08/16/chinatown/
Beware.
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IRAA
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