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One might argue that they've gotten so much exposure so far because they are called the Pirate Party. (The name is alluring. It's exciting to read they have a m
by tiles 15y ago
One might argue that they've gotten so much exposure so far because they are called the Pirate Party. (The name is alluring. It's exciting to read they have a member in Parliament because it's so contrary to what you expect.) Pretty good advertising.
The desirable outcome isn't that they become the most popular party, but that more parties begin to adopt more of the sensibilities of the Pirate Party, which would suit people who prefer to align themselves to less excitingly-named but more powerful groups.
- nextparadigms 15y agoThat reminds of Google's strategy with Chrome. But just like Chrome, even if they don't pursue to be the most popular party, they might just get there if the other parties keep shooting themselves in the foot with laws like SOPA.
- guard-of-terra 15y agoThat used to be Google's strategy with Chrome; right now it they perhaps DO pursue to be the most popular browser. It is becoming so, anyway.
- seabee 15y agoI doubt Google expected people to flock to Chrome quite as much as they did. If you get that momentum you'd be a fool to squander it.
- ugh 15y agoAlso: Journalists love their nautical metaphors. That seems like a plus (however annoying it might be).
- donald_draper 15y agoThey have two members, btw 8-)