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I like this guy. I am hopeful that this is successful in establishing a de-facto model that directly supports artists. I'm even more hopeful that if successfu

by just2n 14y ago

I like this guy. I am hopeful that this is successful in establishing a de-facto model that directly supports artists. I'm even more hopeful that if successful, that this will eliminate the need for major record labels to own all copyright and necessarily lead to the elimination of the RIAA and its oppressive actions.

Karunamon 14y ago
Seconded. I also can't help but cheer for the guy because, after what happened, this would be the biggest middle finger possible in the direction of the US DoJ and their toadying about for the MafiAA. He might be a bit sleazy, but I don't care. Go Kim!
- jlgreco 14y ago
  Oh, he is a lot sleazy, trust me. Even so, in this fight he is the right sleazy for me, and no amount of sleazy excuses bad legal-work. I wish him only the best.
doomlaser 14y ago
This revenue comes from the Megakey application that users have to install. Megakey works like an ad blocker, but instead of blocking ads it replaces a small percentage with Mega’s own ads. Those who prefer not to install the app have the option to buy the music instead. “Music will be free for users who install the Megakey App. Anyone who does not like the App can just purchase the music,” Dotcom explains. Yeah, seems real noble. https://torrentfreak.com/top-artists-line-up-for-kim-dotcoms-megabox-120629/ https://torrentfreak.com/top-artists-line-up-for-kim-dotcoms...
- jlgreco 14y ago
  Seems like a monetized CatBlock that you can choose to use in lieu of buying your music normally. Can't say I see a problem with that. Ad injection without the additional blocking has been subsidizing free wifi for years now.
brianlovin 14y ago
I think a lot of people are excited about the progress against the RIAA and actually building services FOR artists. I'm just concerned that this isn't it...will artists rally behind Megabox, especially with Kim's reputation, legal issues, and the very obvious scrutiny that this site will face from world governments? It'd take some serious convincing for me to store my audio there, unsure of its security or longevity. I don't know that the trust is there, although I do like the idea in principle.

by just2n 14y ago

Karunamon 14y ago

Seconded. I also can't help but cheer for the guy because, after what happened, this would be the biggest middle finger possible in the direction of the US DoJ and their toadying about for the MafiAA. He might be a bit sleazy, but I don't care. Go Kim!

jlgreco 14y ago
Oh, he is a lot sleazy, trust me. Even so, in this fight he is the right sleazy for me, and no amount of sleazy excuses bad legal-work. I wish him only the best.

doomlaser 14y ago

This revenue comes from the Megakey application that users have to install. Megakey works like an ad blocker, but instead of blocking ads it replaces a small percentage with Mega’s own ads. Those who prefer not to install the app have the option to buy the music instead. “Music will be free for users who install the Megakey App. Anyone who does not like the App can just purchase the music,” Dotcom explains. Yeah, seems real noble. https://torrentfreak.com/top-artists-line-up-for-kim-dotcoms-megabox-120629/ https://torrentfreak.com/top-artists-line-up-for-kim-dotcoms...

jlgreco 14y ago
Seems like a monetized CatBlock that you can choose to use in lieu of buying your music normally. Can't say I see a problem with that. Ad injection without the additional blocking has been subsidizing free wifi for years now.

brianlovin 14y ago

I think a lot of people are excited about the progress against the RIAA and actually building services FOR artists. I'm just concerned that this isn't it...will artists rally behind Megabox, especially with Kim's reputation, legal issues, and the very obvious scrutiny that this site will face from world governments? It'd take some serious convincing for me to store my audio there, unsure of its security or longevity. I don't know that the trust is there, although I do like the idea in principle.