DISQUS

scrawledinwax · 1 year ago

Wow - I gotta' say, those of the 'opposing side' certainly came out swinging. The industry lawyer seems to have quite the gift of the gab. That said, they both seemed to trot out the fallacy that those who support fair use are somehow opposed to creator compensation ("why should entertainers work for free?"). It seems to me that fair use and stipulations in any potential DMCA-style legislation for parody etc. are also part of a sustainable business model. If they would like to institute rules that say I have to buy 2 copies of a movie - one to watch on TV, the other for me PSP or iPod - they can go right ahead. I'm sure they'll make billions in their efforts to 'adequately compensate artists'. What they didn't seem to mention was the potential obsolescence of artistic middle men when the internet provides the distribution network.

Anyway, good on ya' Mathew... and who knew you were such a handsome fella'? :D

mathewi · 1 year ago

Good points. And thanks for the "handsome" comment. You're very kind :-)

Eric Jackson · 1 year ago

Mathew: Please.... New Year's Resolution for 08, don't be so bashful about your press appearances. I don't want to see "ego alert" in a headline ever again. Peace, love, and happiness, Eric

mathewi · 1 year ago

Thanks, Eric. I will endeavour to be less bashful in future :-)