RIAA part 3: MP3s Are Not the Devil...

Luvian · 09-18-2003, 01:00 AM

I just found out this interesting arcticle that basically say what we said in the last RIAA thread, so I thought I'd share it with you guys.

Link · 09-18-2003, 03:09 AM

Orson Scott Card? [img]graemlins/saywhat.gif[/img] The famous fantasy/science fiction writer? Never knew he was into things like these [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cristian · 09-18-2003, 05:57 AM

ehe who would now...

Larry_OHF · 09-18-2003, 08:06 AM

Great article. He speaks much truth, I liked his way of reasoning.

Vaskez · 09-18-2003, 08:17 AM

Yeah I agree. Brilliant article! [img]smile.gif[/img] If only all artists were that smart. The key point IMO is that people who download music are just getting more music than they can afford. They are NOT downloading music that they'd buy anyway. Without the internet they'd simply have less music, not the same music in a different format.

Bungleau · 09-18-2003, 09:34 AM

Now THAT is a nice article. Well-reasoned, covering both sides. And pointing in a sane direction.

My interpretation of what he's saying is that the industry has been stupid in the past, not recognizing how new technology represents new markets. And the industry is being stupid again, not recognizing the same thing.

I don't believe he's endorsing or supporting copying. He is saying that the industry claims about how much is being lost due to piracy are spurious at best, which I tend to agree with. Figures lie and liars figure.

I believe the best approach for the industry is to learn how to work with the new technology. Pandora's opened the box; that stuff isn't going to go back in and go away. Let them look for and find the hope.

*edit* Forgot to add that I've bookmarked it so I can come back for chapter 2 next week [img]smile.gif[/img] */edit*

[ 09-18-2003, 09:36 AM: Message edited by: Bungleau ]

Larry_OHF · 09-19-2003, 11:20 AM

Oh my freaking heck! I cannot believe I was so stupid to look over this! Orson Card is a member of my church, residing in Greensboro, where I attend UNCG! I have talked with him before! He's Mormon folks!

I have a contest to enter where I have to write a short science-fiction article to win some $$$ and I have been contemplating asking his advice on how to get started.

Luvian · 09-19-2003, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by Larry_OHF:
Oh my freaking heck! I cannot believe I was so stupid to look over this! Orson Card is a member of my church, residing in Greensboro, where I attend UNCG! I have talked with him before! He's Mormon folks!

I have a contest to enter where I have to write a short science-fiction article to win some $$$ and I have been contemplating asking his advice on how to get started.

Wow cool! Talk about a surprise. [img]smile.gif[/img]

09-18-2003, 01:00 AM	#1
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 44 Posts: 6,763	I just found out this interesting arcticle that basically say what we said in the last RIAA thread, so I thought I'd share it with you guys. __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

09-18-2003, 05:57 AM	#3
Cristian Emerald Dragon Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: Sweden Age: 36 Posts: 992	ehe who would now... __________________ Reeka once told me:<br />\"Bloom Where You Are Planted\"

09-18-2003, 09:34 AM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Now THAT is a nice article. Well-reasoned, covering both sides. And pointing in a sane direction. My interpretation of what he's saying is that the industry has been stupid in the past, not recognizing how new technology represents new markets. And the industry is being stupid again, not recognizing the same thing. I don't believe he's endorsing or supporting copying. He is saying that the industry claims about how much is being lost due to piracy are spurious at best, which I tend to agree with. Figures lie and liars figure. I believe the best approach for the industry is to learn how to work with the new technology. Pandora's opened the box; that stuff isn't going to go back in and go away. Let them look for and find the hope. edit Forgot to add that I've bookmarked it so I can come back for chapter 2 next week [img]smile.gif[/img] /edit [ 09-18-2003, 09:36 AM: Message edited by: Bungleau ] __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

09-19-2003, 11:20 AM	#7
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Oh my freaking heck! I cannot believe I was so stupid to look over this! Orson Card is a member of my church, residing in Greensboro, where I attend UNCG! I have talked with him before! He's Mormon folks! I have a contest to enter where I have to write a short science-fiction article to win some $$$ and I have been contemplating asking his advice on how to get started. __________________

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09-18-2003, 03:09 AM	#2
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	Orson Scott Card? [img]graemlins/saywhat.gif[/img] The famous fantasy/science fiction writer? Never knew he was into things like these [img]smile.gif[/img]

09-18-2003, 08:06 AM	#4
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Great article. He speaks much truth, I liked his way of reasoning.

09-18-2003, 08:17 AM	#5
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Yeah I agree. Brilliant article! [img]smile.gif[/img] If only all artists were that smart. The key point IMO is that people who download music are just getting more music than they can afford. They are NOT downloading music that they'd buy anyway. Without the internet they'd simply have less music, not the same music in a different format.

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