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>You say that as if there's a godgiven right for distributors to make money from art that others create, and for said distributors to decide when a given market

by batista 14y ago

>You say that as if there's a godgiven right for distributors to make money from art that others create, and for said distributors to decide when a given market is allowed to have access to it. No, it's not a god given right. It's a right given to them by the artists. You know, those "other's that create".

moe 14y ago
The majority of artists seems to be very happy with the emerging distribution methods. You know, the 99% that didn't get a major deal in the past or that have been strangled by buy-out contracts and "less than fair" revenue shares. If you have other data then I'd be curious to see it. My impression is that complaints only ever originate from mainstream artists, major labels or lobby-groups. I have yet to see a small band or indy speak up against the demise of the major labels.
- huggyface 14y ago
  Wow, you really are pulling out all the best for this discussion. "The majority of artists seems to be very happy with the emerging distribution methods." So why are we even talking about piracy? Clearly these people are pursuing alternative distribution models, relying upon concerts or whatever, etc. Therefore the torrents are full of legally allowed sharing. That's right, right? Surely it must be. Of course that's not reality at all. This bullshit Robin Hood act is yet another adorable piracy defense technique.
  - moe 14y ago
    So why are we even talking about piracy? That's what I asked you. Who is, really? Sources? I'll give you one from my side: http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/magazine/16-01/ff_byrne?currentPage=all http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/magazine/16-01/ff_b... This bullshit Robin Hood You know what's bullshit? People who can't even form their simplistic world-view into a coherent argument and try to compensate by charging up each of their comments with random insults. What is your solution to the piracy issue? Tougher laws? 3 Strikes? What do you propose when this doesn't work (for which we have strong indication)?

by batista 14y ago

moe 14y ago

The majority of artists seems to be very happy with the emerging distribution methods. You know, the 99% that didn't get a major deal in the past or that have been strangled by buy-out contracts and "less than fair" revenue shares. If you have other data then I'd be curious to see it. My impression is that complaints only ever originate from mainstream artists, major labels or lobby-groups. I have yet to see a small band or indy speak up against the demise of the major labels.

huggyface 14y ago
Wow, you really are pulling out all the best for this discussion. "The majority of artists seems to be very happy with the emerging distribution methods." So why are we even talking about piracy? Clearly these people are pursuing alternative distribution models, relying upon concerts or whatever, etc. Therefore the torrents are full of legally allowed sharing. That's right, right? Surely it must be. Of course that's not reality at all. This bullshit Robin Hood act is yet another adorable piracy defense technique.
- moe 14y ago
  So why are we even talking about piracy? That's what I asked you. Who is, really? Sources? I'll give you one from my side: http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/magazine/16-01/ff_byrne?currentPage=all http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/magazine/16-01/ff_b... This bullshit Robin Hood You know what's bullshit? People who can't even form their simplistic world-view into a coherent argument and try to compensate by charging up each of their comments with random insults. What is your solution to the piracy issue? Tougher laws? 3 Strikes? What do you propose when this doesn't work (for which we have strong indication)?