"It's not right when another country lets our music, movies and software be pirated."

[Toucano]

What gives?

I've not been getting my share of the royalty payments on "our music, movies and software".

Who do I speak to about this?


Seriously though, it's pretty messed up when the double-think has gotten so bad that something can be "ours" and simultaneously private corporate property, and the things that should rightly be "ours" are doled out the private sector faster than steam can rise from a pile of fresh horse shit on a frosty morning.

[FreakinDJ]

1. So why give China a 0% tariff

[PeaceNikki]

2. Louis CK should be teaching the industry a lesson. I've been saying since Napster was fresh and new

that artists should do what he did.

And a note from: http://gigaom.com/2012/01/06/lee-louis-ck-marketing/

Here is my list of lessons from the success of Louis C.K.’s self-released video:

Build relationships with customers using an approach that is engaging, personal, and honest.
Work toward long-term relationships with your customers so that they will trust your brand as long as you deliver high quality content and products.
Create a reasonable price. When the price point is attainable, both fans and people on the fence are willing to pay for the product rather than hunt for a pirated version.
Read up on the Stop Online Piracy Act. Stay informed when the bill returns to the House of Representatives this year. Check out Sergey Brin’s Google+ post and I Work for the Internet.

The thing is — Louis C.K.’s online marketing campaign wasn’t really a campaign. It was a public agreement that he made with his audience. He promised to create and release an honest product, and the audience promised to continue supporting his future projects. The consumers didn’t just buy a DRM-free download of Louis C.K.’s standup special — they bought into a trusted relationship with the comedian.

[Toucano]

3. +1

It's nice to see you again!