Comments on: Boycott the RIAA in March http://fak3r.com/2007/02/23/boycott-the-riaa-in-march/ look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:52:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: fak3r http://fak3r.com/2007/02/23/boycott-the-riaa-in-march/#comment-630 fak3r Sat, 24 Feb 2007 13:18:09 +0000 http://fak3r.com/2007/02/23/boycott-the-riaa-in-march/#comment-630 Matt Thanks for the post, and yeah, it's not like I have a problem with anyone making money off of bands; if they're providing the upfront capital for those bands to record, tour, promote and sell their music, sure, but enough it enough. Additionally, the way they're going after people for turning other people on to music is wrong, granted it can be a grey area I think the majority of the people (for examples, see all the mp3blogs I link to in my "Shut up and listen" section to the right) just enjoy sharing new found sounds with others; I know I do. So take it from me, someone who probably owns about 2500-3000 cds currently (<a href="http://fak3r.com/2006/12/08/i-heart-music/" rel="nofollow">picture of most of them</a>), I'm all for buying music, but the industry needs to adapt to the new way the media is being shared, promoted and distributed. I'm not saying I have all the answers, but the way the RIAA is doing it will only backfire on them. While a little outdated, <a href="http://www.arancidamoeba.com/mrr/problemwithmusic.html" rel="nofollow">this article written by Steve Albini</a> shows how things have been done for so long, and highlights why things must change for the industry to survive. Matt
Thanks for the post, and yeah, it’s not like I have a problem with anyone making money off of bands; if they’re providing the upfront capital for those bands to record, tour, promote and sell their music, sure, but enough it enough. Additionally, the way they’re going after people for turning other people on to music is wrong, granted it can be a grey area I think the majority of the people (for examples, see all the mp3blogs I link to in my “Shut up and listen” section to the right) just enjoy sharing new found sounds with others; I know I do.

So take it from me, someone who probably owns about 2500-3000 cds currently (picture of most of them), I’m all for buying music, but the industry needs to adapt to the new way the media is being shared, promoted and distributed. I’m not saying I have all the answers, but the way the RIAA is doing it will only backfire on them. While a little outdated, this article written by Steve Albini shows how things have been done for so long, and highlights why things must change for the industry to survive.

]]> By: fak3r http://fak3r.com/2007/02/23/boycott-the-riaa-in-march/#comment-632 fak3r Sat, 24 Feb 2007 13:18:00 +0000 http://fak3r.com/2007/02/23/boycott-the-riaa-in-march/#comment-632 Matt Thanks for the post, and yeah, it's not like I have a problem with anyone making money off of bands; if they're providing the upfront capital for those bands to record, tour, promote and sell their music, sure, but enough it enough. Additionally, the way they're going after people for turning other people on to music is wrong, granted it can be a grey area I think the majority of the people (for examples, see all the mp3blogs I link to in my "Shut up and listen" section to the right) just enjoy sharing new found sounds with others; I know I do. So take it from me, someone who probably owns about 2500-3000 cds currently (<a href="http://fak3r.com/2006/12/08/i-heart-music/" rel="nofollow">picture of most of them</a>), I'm all for buying music, but the industry needs to adapt to the new way the media is being shared, promoted and distributed. I'm not saying I have all the answers, but the way the RIAA is doing it will only backfire on them. While a little outdated, <a href="http://www.arancidamoeba.com/mrr/problemwithmusic.html" rel="nofollow">this article written by Steve Albini</a> shows how things have been done for so long, and highlights why things must change for the industry to survive. Matt
Thanks for the post, and yeah, it’s not like I have a problem with anyone making money off of bands; if they’re providing the upfront capital for those bands to record, tour, promote and sell their music, sure, but enough it enough. Additionally, the way they’re going after people for turning other people on to music is wrong, granted it can be a grey area I think the majority of the people (for examples, see all the mp3blogs I link to in my “Shut up and listen” section to the right) just enjoy sharing new found sounds with others; I know I do.

So take it from me, someone who probably owns about 2500-3000 cds currently (picture of most of them), I’m all for buying music, but the industry needs to adapt to the new way the media is being shared, promoted and distributed. I’m not saying I have all the answers, but the way the RIAA is doing it will only backfire on them. While a little outdated, this article written by Steve Albini shows how things have been done for so long, and highlights why things must change for the industry to survive.

]]> By: Matt http://fak3r.com/2007/02/23/boycott-the-riaa-in-march/#comment-629 Matt Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:03:21 +0000 http://fak3r.com/2007/02/23/boycott-the-riaa-in-march/#comment-629 This ia great idea -- the RIAA needs to be sent a clear message. It seems like they are waging war on technology -- trying to limit open WiFI networks, making Apple use DRM on the iPod, even trying to <a href="http://advancedmediacommittee.typepad.com/emmyadvancedmedia/2006/12/what_comes_firs.html" rel="nofollow">empty the pockets of musicans</a>. What's next? The music industry needs to wake up. Go for their wallets, and you'll give them a stir. - Matt This ia great idea — the RIAA needs to be sent a clear message. It seems like they are waging war on technology — trying to limit open WiFI networks, making Apple use DRM on the iPod, even trying to empty the pockets of musicans.

What’s next?

The music industry needs to wake up. Go for their wallets, and you’ll give them a stir.

- Matt

]]> By: Matt http://fak3r.com/2007/02/23/boycott-the-riaa-in-march/#comment-631 Matt Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:03:00 +0000 http://fak3r.com/2007/02/23/boycott-the-riaa-in-march/#comment-631 This ia great idea -- the RIAA needs to be sent a clear message. It seems like they are waging war on technology -- trying to limit open WiFI networks, making Apple use DRM on the iPod, even trying to <a href="http://advancedmediacommittee.typepad.com/emmyadvancedmedia/2006/12/what_comes_firs.html" rel="nofollow">empty the pockets of musicans</a>. What's next? The music industry needs to wake up. Go for their wallets, and you'll give them a stir. - Matt This ia great idea — the RIAA needs to be sent a clear message. It seems like they are waging war on technology — trying to limit open WiFI networks, making Apple use DRM on the iPod, even trying to empty the pockets of musicans.

What’s next?

The music industry needs to wake up. Go for their wallets, and you’ll give them a stir.

- Matt

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