Mathew's comments - Latest Comments in Associated Press: In a hole, still digging

Re: Associated Press: In a hole, still digging

mathewi — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:15:11 -0000

Totally agree -- it seems like a foot-shooting type of effort, in a lot of ways.

Re: Associated Press: In a hole, still digging

ampressman — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:41:58 -0000

Forget about the legal issue, for a sec. From a strategic point of view, in the context of a print newspaper industry that is absolutely dying and putting the AP under all kinds of financial pressure, isn't it extra bizarre that they don't see this free promotion of their content with links back to their web site as beneficial?

Re: Associated Press: In a hole, still digging

mathewi — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:09:05 -0000

Contrarian as always, Paul :-) And I would agree, provided there's a
genuine issue of competition or injury to their ability to sell the
content. But do you really think that's the case with something like
the Drudge Retort?

Re: Associated Press: In a hole, still digging

Paul Kedrosky — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:30:32 -0000

Not to be all Nick Carr-ish about this, but I'm totally fine with AP's decision. It's their content, and they should feel free to coop it up however they see fit.

Do I think it's smart though? No.