Want to stop the companies from filing lawsuits? They call infringement theft and say its a huge crime, it did make a splash on Crime Inc.
Give them what they want. Catch the infringers and impose a fine or jail time. The companies will see no gain other than the increase in sales that such enforcement will bring about. Since these companies are so confident that infringement is the cause of their woes, they should have no problem investing money in legal teams that reap no financial gain in court.
The Hurt Locker was not harmed by piracy. The real story is that the movie was under promoted. Until the Academy Awards, neither I nor any of my friends had ever heard of it. So when an unheard of film beats out Avatar for best picture, guess what? The next day EVERYONE wants to see what they missed out on. Short version: nothing.
So what do people do when there is no DVD available or its not showing at their local theater? Hmmmmm? I suppose the producers expected the public to wait for them to pump up the DVD production. I'm sorry but in this world (the real one), people react in real time. Personally I think the real concern about piracy with The Hurt Locker, is that all those people would see it for free and then be GLAD they didn't waste hard earned cash to see it.
As the next generation of musicians realizes that they do not have to give up their copyrights, the powers that be may begin to realize that life +70 years was not such a great idea.
While I agree that regulatory capture occurs and is not a good thing in general, poor broadband in the US is much more because of a lack of competition and attempted price fixing.
The original article seems to imply that the USF was designed to be spent on fiber service that was never delivered. Then amazingly David Johnston goes on to praise municipal broadband services but then says he doesnt think governments should run broadband services even though he thinks they do it better ( WTF moment ).
The whole issue is about greed. The telcos and cable co's are just trying to figure out how to convince us that metering is the best policy so that they can charge as much as possible.
"Copyright, by design, benefits authors because that in turn benefits the public."
Ding ding ding. That is correct. However, that design was corrupted by extending the term of copyright past the lifespan of generations of humans. Currently copyright benefits authors and it remains to be seen if it will at some point in the distant future, benefit the public. The internet will, in all probability, render copyright in its current form, obsolete within the next decade or two.
"Those authors for the most part rely on copyright, not on 'free.'"
Relying on revenue is a far cry from relying on copyright. Yes, authors do rely on revenue and yes, they can incorporate 'free' into their business model, but just because someone collects a fee for their work does not mean they rely on copyright. Instead they rely on paying fans. No amount of copyright laws can make someone buy something they don't want to buy. If authors relied on copyright, most would starve since it's so easy to find free versions of their work online now.
"Sadly, the pirate types will just roll out more excuses, like 'it's not on when I want to watch' or 'cable costs too much' or 'I can't be arsed to pay'."
What you fail to take into consideration is that many cord cutters (pirates) may have already fallen into the use of services that legally meet their needs. The content may be infringing, but the site linking to the content isn't hosting it. In other words, the market adapted around the situation.
It's not on when I want to watch, is a valid argument. Anyone who sells DVRs will tell you that. Btw the whole point of this article is that the broadcaster is addressing that concern, so I'm not sure why you used that.
Cable costs too much, is a VERY valid argument. Why should anyone have to pay a premium for channels they don't watch. It's an incredible stretch to think that anyone is out there pirating 200 channels a day.
I can't be assed to pay, doesn't even apply to broadcast TV.
But...but...but... piracy?! Well sorry to say, but the TV networks have had several years to adapt and have only recently figured out that they can offer their content online and still monetize it. Now they have to figure out how to bring those lost customers back into the fold. The best way to do that would be to run marketing campaigns to let the public know that the content they want is available online from the broadcasters website.
Just another highlight of why intellectual property is a stupid notion.
Should Apple be able to use this clock icon? Yes!
Should other mobile phone makers be able to use rounded corners on their phones? YES!
Should everyone be allowed to use "one click" purchasing on their websites? YES!
Grocery stores are supposed to be counted in the big pool of jobs supported by "intellectual property". Aren't those the places where you can by brand or generic "infringing" products?
Re: Missing the point. It was a bad business decision.
After reading your post, I really needed an aspirin for the headache.
"The point is that she harmed her personal brand and her musical reputation, at a time when many people were watching. Making good on this is a big step in salvaging that reputation and brand."
I personally think that you have no idea what the word "fan" means. In no way did Amanda harm her brand or damage her reputation. The ONLY people who think that are not fans and are not in any way connected to her revenue stream.
Amanda's mistake was caving in to pressure from idiots and deciding to pay fans who only wanted the chance to play live on stage with their idol and share a beer.
You really can't refute Lucian Grainge's logic about the CD format. He believes the format will outlive him. Vinyl is still around, so why shouldn't the CD become a niche product for nostalgic types, next year?
I don't know about the rest of you, but if one of my friends highlights a page or chapter from a book and sends it to me because they think I might like it; then it turns out that I do like it. Well...
First I'm going to look for the ebook (to purchase). If I find that the ebook is priced equal to or less than the paperback then I'll buy it. If it's more expensive than the paperback then I'll pirate it.
Lessons learned?
Highlighting is effective marketing & Don't try to screw the customer and they won't screw you.
Hopefully the old lady will expend resources on lawyers and have a lengthy court battle, maybe 10+ years including appeals. The church should let her win when she's in her mid 90s (if she lasts that long).
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If its a crime then treat it like one
Give them what they want. Catch the infringers and impose a fine or jail time. The companies will see no gain other than the increase in sales that such enforcement will bring about. Since these companies are so confident that infringement is the cause of their woes, they should have no problem investing money in legal teams that reap no financial gain in court.
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The Hurt Locker
So what do people do when there is no DVD available or its not showing at their local theater? Hmmmmm? I suppose the producers expected the public to wait for them to pump up the DVD production. I'm sorry but in this world (the real one), people react in real time. Personally I think the real concern about piracy with The Hurt Locker, is that all those people would see it for free and then be GLAD they didn't waste hard earned cash to see it.
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Re: Re: The evidence you were looking for
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Why?
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Tangent
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huh what?
So we need a Cybersecurity Act to do what exactly? Make it illegal for the Chinese to hack? Stop phishing scams?
Did we run out of lobbyists for other shit?
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What???
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Regulatory Capture? Really?
The original article seems to imply that the USF was designed to be spent on fiber service that was never delivered. Then amazingly David Johnston goes on to praise municipal broadband services but then says he doesnt think governments should run broadband services even though he thinks they do it better ( WTF moment ).
The whole issue is about greed. The telcos and cable co's are just trying to figure out how to convince us that metering is the best policy so that they can charge as much as possible.
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AMAZING
Where the fuck are these politicians whenever there is a discussion about copyright or patents?
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Re: Correct and so very wrong
Ding ding ding. That is correct. However, that design was corrupted by extending the term of copyright past the lifespan of generations of humans. Currently copyright benefits authors and it remains to be seen if it will at some point in the distant future, benefit the public. The internet will, in all probability, render copyright in its current form, obsolete within the next decade or two.
"Those authors for the most part rely on copyright, not on 'free.'"
Relying on revenue is a far cry from relying on copyright. Yes, authors do rely on revenue and yes, they can incorporate 'free' into their business model, but just because someone collects a fee for their work does not mean they rely on copyright. Instead they rely on paying fans. No amount of copyright laws can make someone buy something they don't want to buy. If authors relied on copyright, most would starve since it's so easy to find free versions of their work online now.
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Re: Cord cutters
What you fail to take into consideration is that many cord cutters (pirates) may have already fallen into the use of services that legally meet their needs. The content may be infringing, but the site linking to the content isn't hosting it. In other words, the market adapted around the situation.
It's not on when I want to watch, is a valid argument. Anyone who sells DVRs will tell you that. Btw the whole point of this article is that the broadcaster is addressing that concern, so I'm not sure why you used that.
Cable costs too much, is a VERY valid argument. Why should anyone have to pay a premium for channels they don't watch. It's an incredible stretch to think that anyone is out there pirating 200 channels a day.
I can't be assed to pay, doesn't even apply to broadcast TV.
But...but...but... piracy?! Well sorry to say, but the TV networks have had several years to adapt and have only recently figured out that they can offer their content online and still monetize it. Now they have to figure out how to bring those lost customers back into the fold. The best way to do that would be to run marketing campaigns to let the public know that the content they want is available online from the broadcasters website.
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WTF?
People discuss the TV shows they like with their friends? The internet is global? Alert the newspapers! We need to get ahead of this story.
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IP maximalists should take statistics
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Re:
Intellectual Ventures exists ONLY to troll. Their only product is litigation.
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insanity rant
Should Apple be able to use this clock icon? Yes!
Should other mobile phone makers be able to use rounded corners on their phones? YES!
Should everyone be allowed to use "one click" purchasing on their websites? YES!
Grocery stores are supposed to be counted in the big pool of jobs supported by "intellectual property". Aren't those the places where you can by brand or generic "infringing" products?
IP is just fucknuts crazy now.
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Re: Missing the point. It was a bad business decision.
"The point is that she harmed her personal brand and her musical reputation, at a time when many people were watching. Making good on this is a big step in salvaging that reputation and brand."
I personally think that you have no idea what the word "fan" means. In no way did Amanda harm her brand or damage her reputation. The ONLY people who think that are not fans and are not in any way connected to her revenue stream.
Amanda's mistake was caving in to pressure from idiots and deciding to pay fans who only wanted the chance to play live on stage with their idol and share a beer.
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Well....
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LOL
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Another WTF moment
First I'm going to look for the ebook (to purchase). If I find that the ebook is priced equal to or less than the paperback then I'll buy it. If it's more expensive than the paperback then I'll pirate it.
Lessons learned?
Highlighting is effective marketing & Don't try to screw the customer and they won't screw you.
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Fitting punishment
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