Simple fix - stop making CD purchases. Let's watch the heads spin when artists earn gold and platinum based on downloads, not CD sales, and artist revenue is derived solely from royalties and concert receipts. Future article: "How the RIAA ended CD purchases and killed the major record labels."
And seriously, to hell with the artists who have "sold out" and care more about short term revenue than their fan base. Unsustainable business model.
Folks, this is OLD technology. Companies have been doing this for 15 years or more. The depot that refurbishes and upgrades the Army's M1A1 Tank uses exactly this system. It is faster, safer, more accurate, and can operate 24/7. No coffee breaks, no sick days, no union strikes, no team meetings... But let's remember, there are still humans involved in other aspects of the supply chain. Frankly, I don't understand some of the discussions that bemoan the loss of forklift operator and sorter jobs.
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Simple fix - stop making CD purchases. Let's watch the heads spin when artists earn gold and platinum based on downloads, not CD sales, and artist revenue is derived solely from royalties and concert receipts. Future article: "How the RIAA ended CD purchases and killed the major record labels." And seriously, to hell with the artists who have "sold out" and care more about short term revenue than their fan base. Unsustainable business model.
Folks, this is OLD technology. Companies have been doing this for 15 years or more. The depot that refurbishes and upgrades the Army's M1A1 Tank uses exactly this system. It is faster, safer, more accurate, and can operate 24/7. No coffee breaks, no sick days, no union strikes, no team meetings... But let's remember, there are still humans involved in other aspects of the supply chain. Frankly, I don't understand some of the discussions that bemoan the loss of forklift operator and sorter jobs.