Well, the reason I'd consider it is that it's just so damn convenient. However, I've also considered your points and I agree with you. Buying the DVD is a much better value when all is said and done. (I'm actually going to borrow the first season DVD from a friend. If I find that I can't live without it, I'll buy it.)
Before downloading the first episode of Lost I'd never even seen it, and I wouldn't have bothered to buy, rent, or borrow it. I've downloaded the second episode on the strength of that, but as I said, I'm going to borrow the DVD. The point is that this is a great way to check out TV shows that I wouldn't watch otherwise and wouldn't go out of my way to watch.
I normally watch very very little TV; one hour a week for me is a lot. I discontinued my cable last spring. TIVO isn't interesting to me because I don't watch enough TV to warrant owning a PVR (The idea of TIVO is interesting to me however). So, something like this is perfect. even if I never buy a Video iPod.
I think you are grossly misinformed about libel. There is no libel law that requires a news outlet to be balanced in presenting facts, nor is there any legal precedence in U.S. courts for this.
I know people running OS X on seven year old (or older!) beige boxes using XPostFacto. Sure, the G3 CPU has been upgraded to a G4 running much faster, and USB and firewire ports have been added , but . . .
Oh, wait. You meant 4-year old beige x86 hardware. Doesn't that stuff come with an expiration date? It spoils after three years, I thought.
Anyway, I tend to agree with your point, but not the way you put it. Apple computers are a solution that tends to work well because the development of the hardware and the software are under one roof and more integrated. The way you put it, it sounds like pure fashion, as in "Those slacks and belt are great because the compliment each other." That sounds gay. People already think I am gay for being a mac user, there's no need to get a coordinated wardrobe to prove their point.
I'll grant you that it is hard to succeed without that sort of exposure, but it's not impossible. And no one ever said it should be easy.
I know people in two bands that are at this moment on North American tours. Death By Stereo and KillRadio. (Worth a listen if you like punk). Neither of these bands get much airplay, yet none of the members have outside jobs. They support themselves through their music. I'm sure none of them would mind national airplay and mega-success, but imho, they are succeeding already, without taking it up the ass from the majors. However, in both cases, these are hard working bands that spend a LOT of time on the road.
I think that is also partly the secret to their successes. By getting out there, they are reaching their audience and creating a fan base.
Confess that you're just pulling stuff out of your ass (or thin air if you prefer). You needn't establish this as a sort of boundary, because 1) it's not. 2) this seems to be (wrongly) what the great majority of slashdotters seem to think a contract amounts to.
In other words, I'm calling shennanigans.
But if you insist on holding your position, I won't hold it against you. After all, this is slashdot. =)
Pardon me, I thought this was a forum for discussion. I hardly view my post as simple whining and we could easily get into a recursive "why are you whining about my whining?" argument. If you decide to proceed with that logic, please understand that I will choose not to.
It is a forum for discussion. We were discussing your whining and how disconnected your opinions are from TFA.
Sure, everyone can have an opinion. But to have your opinion taken seriously, try to relate it to the matters under discussion, try to have facts to back up that opinion, and try not to snivel while you express that opinion.
As noted in another post above, look into CDbaby. You might have tried, but apparently you didn't try hard enough.
I don't think Apple has, or wants to implement, an infrastructure to deal directly with millions of artists that want their music on iTunes. Where is the profit for them?
On the other hand, Apple doesn't mind subcontracting this function to CDBaby, and I've seen a number of local bands here with music on iTMS.
Oh, so there is one standard contract that Sony uses without exception for all it's artists, and you've read this contract? There are no variations on this contract, right? All contracts say, "You sign away everything in exchange for a sum of money". And you've read this Ur-contract and fully understand it, right?
I just love you internet lawyers! You really have little idea of what you are talking about, nor about how business works at this level. Businesses are in breach of contract all the time, but they don't get sued every time they breach a contract. The other business might decide to let sleeping dogs lie, or they too might be in breach of contract, and for the moment it's in their best interest to let things go.
About 14 years ago I worked for a company that derived a good part of it's income from licensing technology from another company. One of the managers was worried that we weren't following the licensing deal to the letter and would be in trouble if there was an audit. The big boss brought in a file box filled with documentation of the other company's breaches of contract with us. In other words, we didn't have much to worry about, and so long as both companies were making money and everyone was happy, there was no need to enter into expensive litigation.
Do you understand the point of my story? This is how the real world works. Not every breach of contract leads to litigation or even a change in the status quo.
Unfortunately, I can't think of a story to illustrate the other points, which is that you haven't read the contracts in question, nor are all contracts necessarily identical.
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I'll second that on Galactica
Well, the reason I'd consider it is that it's just so damn convenient. However, I've also considered your points and I agree with you. Buying the DVD is a much better value when all is said and done. (I'm actually going to borrow the first season DVD from a friend. If I find that I can't live without it, I'll buy it.)
Before downloading the first episode of Lost I'd never even seen it, and I wouldn't have bothered to buy, rent, or borrow it. I've downloaded the second episode on the strength of that, but as I said, I'm going to borrow the DVD. The point is that this is a great way to check out TV shows that I wouldn't watch otherwise and wouldn't go out of my way to watch.
I normally watch very very little TV; one hour a week for me is a lot. I discontinued my cable last spring. TIVO isn't interesting to me because I don't watch enough TV to warrant owning a PVR (The idea of TIVO is interesting to me however). So, something like this is perfect. even if I never buy a Video iPod.
I can't believe the editors let this one slip by. Yahoo and MS exchanging massages is big news. Maybe MS will finally get laid.
It's like saying, "With a few additions, like large breasts and a tight cunt, my wife could easily be a great lay."
No, you're thinking of the article where no details were i-mitted.
It's a good thing, they might have had to notify the EPA.
Nor do the sell mobility. What's your point?
You are an educated dumb ass! You refuse to acknowledge the Time Cube nature of the 4 square universe!
In Galactic Russia, electro-magnetically generated Supernova 1987a overlords welcome YOU!!
Mods, please get a sense of humor.
I think you misspelled "Mods, please have an IQ over 30".
I guess you didn't get the memo. Neoliberalism is now to be called neoconservatism.
(20) Emergency tampon. Oh, wait! That's your iPod Shuffle. Never mind.
I read that as "Jesus is in my wife" and did a double take.
Woah! Back up there a minute. I think you hit upon something.
GNM has a certain ring to it, don't you think? AND it's recursive! How cool is that?!
They had the best product, Windows 95
I think someone has cornered the crack market.
I think you are grossly misinformed about libel. There is no libel law that requires a news outlet to be balanced in presenting facts, nor is there any legal precedence in U.S. courts for this.
I have much better luck with ROT26, which is what I used to encrypt this message.
nate.oo is the new black.
Er, I mean
nate is the new Roland.
I know people running OS X on seven year old (or older!) beige boxes using XPostFacto. Sure, the G3 CPU has been upgraded to a G4 running much faster, and USB and firewire ports have been added , but . . .
Oh, wait. You meant 4-year old beige x86 hardware. Doesn't that stuff come with an expiration date? It spoils after three years, I thought.
Anyway, I tend to agree with your point, but not the way you put it. Apple computers are a solution that tends to work well because the development of the hardware and the software are under one roof and more integrated. The way you put it, it sounds like pure fashion, as in "Those slacks and belt are great because the compliment each other." That sounds gay. People already think I am gay for being a mac user, there's no need to get a coordinated wardrobe to prove their point.
I'll grant you that it is hard to succeed without that sort of exposure, but it's not impossible. And no one ever said it should be easy.
I know people in two bands that are at this moment on North American tours. Death By Stereo and KillRadio. (Worth a listen if you like punk). Neither of these bands get much airplay, yet none of the members have outside jobs. They support themselves through their music. I'm sure none of them would mind national airplay and mega-success, but imho, they are succeeding already, without taking it up the ass from the majors. However, in both cases, these are hard working bands that spend a LOT of time on the road.
I think that is also partly the secret to their successes. By getting out there, they are reaching their audience and creating a fan base.
Confess that you're just pulling stuff out of your ass (or thin air if you prefer). You needn't establish this as a sort of boundary, because 1) it's not. 2) this seems to be (wrongly) what the great majority of slashdotters seem to think a contract amounts to.
In other words, I'm calling shennanigans.
But if you insist on holding your position, I won't hold it against you. After all, this is slashdot. =)
----And why are you whining about this?
Pardon me, I thought this was a forum for discussion. I hardly view my post as simple whining and we could easily get into a recursive "why are you whining about my whining?" argument. If you decide to proceed with that logic, please understand that I will choose not to.
It is a forum for discussion. We were discussing your whining and how disconnected your opinions are from TFA.
Sure, everyone can have an opinion. But to have your opinion taken seriously, try to relate it to the matters under discussion, try to have facts to back up that opinion, and try not to snivel while you express that opinion.
Also, learn how to close tags.
As noted in another post above, look into CDbaby. You might have tried, but apparently you didn't try hard enough.
I don't think Apple has, or wants to implement, an infrastructure to deal directly with millions of artists that want their music on iTunes. Where is the profit for them?
On the other hand, Apple doesn't mind subcontracting this function to CDBaby, and I've seen a number of local bands here with music on iTMS.
You've read the contracts in question (between Sony and the Japanese musicians) and you found that clause in each contract?
I wouldn't want to think you're just making shit up to "prove" your point. That would be intellectually dishonest.
Oh, so there is one standard contract that Sony uses without exception for all it's artists, and you've read this contract? There are no variations on this contract, right? All contracts say, "You sign away everything in exchange for a sum of money". And you've read this Ur-contract and fully understand it, right?
I just love you internet lawyers! You really have little idea of what you are talking about, nor about how business works at this level. Businesses are in breach of contract all the time, but they don't get sued every time they breach a contract. The other business might decide to let sleeping dogs lie, or they too might be in breach of contract, and for the moment it's in their best interest to let things go.
About 14 years ago I worked for a company that derived a good part of it's income from licensing technology from another company. One of the managers was worried that we weren't following the licensing deal to the letter and would be in trouble if there was an audit. The big boss brought in a file box filled with documentation of the other company's breaches of contract with us. In other words, we didn't have much to worry about, and so long as both companies were making money and everyone was happy, there was no need to enter into expensive litigation.
Do you understand the point of my story? This is how the real world works. Not every breach of contract leads to litigation or even a change in the status quo.
Unfortunately, I can't think of a story to illustrate the other points, which is that you haven't read the contracts in question, nor are all contracts necessarily identical.