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Copyrights are such constrained monopolies, though. More or less on the same level as how Nike has a monopoly on Air Jordans, but not on shoes in general. One
by bunderbunder 5d ago
Copyrights are such constrained monopolies, though. More or less on the same level as how Nike has a monopoly on Air Jordans, but not on shoes in general.
One of the most interesting things about media consumerism is the extent to which people fail to realize that watching something else is always an option.
- 8note 5d agoNike here would have also bought adidas and new balance and vans and toms, such that most stores only sell Nike monopolized brands watching nothing and going outside or barefoot is the real alternative
- bunderbunder 5d agoThat's beyond hyperbolic. Yes there has been consolidation in the mainstream media industry, but I still have better access to more distribution channels than I did in the early 2000s. Especially when it comes to indie stuff.
- jawilson2 5d agoSame with sunglasses, and glasses in general. One company owns everything.