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You're exactly right: The big publishers lobbying for this aren't particularly scared of that outcome. They'd prefer to just receive millions from FB & Google,
by c3o 8y ago
You're exactly right: The big publishers lobbying for this aren't particularly scared of that outcome. They'd prefer to just receive millions from FB & Google, but if those platforms get out of the news sector entirely, they expect their consolation prize to be regaining control over how people find news, renewed brand loyalty, increased front page traffic and an advantage over smaller and new competitors.
- michaelmrose 8y agoCouldn't I or a million other individuals that aren't multinationals with holdings in Europe just start a news site while thumbing my nose at their inalienable rights?
- icebraining 8y agoYou could. And then you could get blocked by the ISPs after the courts order it.
- michaelmrose 8y agoLets see if we can teach Europe that they need to pay US companies for vpns in order to get around the right to be forgotten AND link copyrights.