MPAA Matches RIAA In Massive Layoffs
from the couldn't-happen-to-a-nicer-bunch dept
I missed this one when it initially happened, but it looks like the MPAA is following in the footsteps of the RIAA -- who recently laid off a bunch of folks. Apparently the MPAA quickly followed suit and drastically scaled back after the studios cut the MPAA's funding by about 15 to 20%. Apparently some of the entertainment companies are finally realizing that the strategies employed by the RIAA and MPAA (lobbying for favorable laws and suing the crap out of anyone who dares to innovate) aren't actually helping them build a stronger business. Of course, it seems likely that they'll keep making the wrong moves, even at a reduced budget -- but maybe, just maybe, they'll finally start to realize that their recent strategy has been a colossal failure.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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http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/6774.cfm
Secondly, the identity of the named plaintiff is meaningless. What matters is who financed and orchestrated the litigation. Does anyone really believe it was NOT the industry associations?
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"Major Hollywood movie studios have filed another round of lawsuits against file sharers it alleges to have distributed copyrighted movies over the Internet."
As has even been noted by Mr. Beckerman, an attorney who is holding the movie and music studios' feet to the fire, that the true parties bringing suit are the studios themselves, and that the terms "RIAA" and "MPAA" are being merely used as a shorthand notation...and not to suggest they are the ones bringing these lawsuits.
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hello karma
Failed business model, evil motives... crap economy.....
No sympathy is deserved...
let both models fail and die, and then build something new that works..... fuck 'em
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Don't fool yourself, the strategy and it's implementation are the *AA's baby.
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http://lawvibe.com/how-musicians-are-causing-copyright-law-controversy/
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lobbying laws
Maybe soon people will realize that lobbying in general = stupid/waste.
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The problem with the RIAA/MPAA and government is not with the lobbying, it's with politicians grabbing for power in a private arena - the real root of all this crap is the government putting its nose where it doesn't belong (but this all really has nothing to do with this post).
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companies are finally realizing
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Maginot Line
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People need to take more responsibility regarding where they work and what they do. If you made your income from one of these organizations and have been laid off - then you got what you deserved in my opinion. Next time care a little more about what kind of organization your dedicating your time and skills too.
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And, as I noted above, that's the difference between you and me. I, too, hope they learn their lesson, but I still feel bad for them.
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http://www.musictank.co.uk/
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Layoff
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Unrepentant am I, let the industry die.
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hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...made my day.
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