Wednesday, February 20, 2008
A White Flag
"The simple truth is that there's no way anyone can stop free file-sharing. It's exciting to discover new music and natural to want to share it. File-sharing isn't about the marketplace, it's social activity, a way to seek out like-minded people, and music has always been used that way."
On the surface, it seems ridiculous. But an ISP tax might be what musicians need. Over the past decade, music industry lawsuits have only stifled innovation. Setting up a deal that makes P2P legal could create a climate where people can experiment and innovate without worrying about ending up in court.
11:29 AM
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