After reading the full write-up from ThinkGeek, it sounds like PB's lawyers are just trying to save face after realizing the whole thing was an April Fool's prank.
I agree with you. More power to them if they can really guarantee a higher level of quality, and if they can convince subscribers to pay for it.
I have doubts, given that their press release reads like a load of B.S., but at least they're trying something different than the usual paywall excuses.
I find it revealing that every time we hear of someone making a speech like this it always ends with, "and here's what the government can do to solve the problem."
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I'd at least expect Al Franken to be freaking out. He's always good for a little of that.
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But not really.
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"Oh, you were looking for pictures of puppies? How about Nell Carter in a thong instead? Booga Booga Booga Booga!"
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Good luck with that
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But not really.
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I have doubts, given that their press release reads like a load of B.S., but at least they're trying something different than the usual paywall excuses.
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Either way, it's absurd.
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