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Media: Still grasping for a clue

Started by mathewi · 7 months ago

We can all debate the wisdom of the Wall Street Journal maintaining a pay wall (or at least part of one — see my recent post), and even the wisdom of newspapers and media sites having registration walls. But surely we’ve gotten beyond the point where anyone would argue ... Continue reading »

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  • Mark Dykeman

    7 months ago

    I understand the desire to protect one's content, but in the relatively open environment of the Web and the blogosphere, trying to control inbound linking is far more trouble than it is worth. I think there is far more value to Business Week in permitting the link to expose their brand, plus bolster their reputation a bit by seeing some gratitude from the interviewee. But I'm not a professional media guy, so what do I know?

    In fairness, I would be willing to allow that Business Week hasn't reviewed that old user agreement in years and their management might not realize how it doesn't fit in the current Web environment. However, it's certainly in their best interest to dust it off, take a good look at the publishing industry, and consider some radical changes.
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  • Mark Evans

    7 months ago

    What do you expect from traditional media. :) Clearly, BusinessWeek doesn't understand the Web despite their fascination with the key players.
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  • Stephe

    7 months ago

    And yet these are the exact same publications that invest huge effort (and money) trying to increase their print circulation. These media companies really need to learn that its all about AUDIENCE online - just like in print.
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  • gregory

    7 months ago

    never have read the la times online.... eff the wall
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  • Dominic

    7 months ago

    Um, had the same problem this weekend. Wanted to link to an excellent column in the Globe and Mail Report on Business from a couple weeks ago. But it was locked behind a pay screen.

    Fine, but what about all those user comments on the column. How can the Globe charge for access to other peoples' comments? Or have commenters given the Globe copyright?

    I don't know but it sure doesn't make a helluva a lot of sense. The only reason to comment is for people to see what you've said.

    Which is why I'm doing it here, hoping some of the higher-ups will see it.
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  • mathewi

    7 months ago

    I understand (and share) your frustration, Dominic. And that's a good
    point about the comments. You can be sure that I've tried to make the
    same points to the powers that be at the Globe, and I will continue to
    do so.
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