We, the general people (slashdot readers, web browsers, content readers) are NOT these peoples customers.
We're the target audience for their customers.
They owe us nothing, they think nothing of us, they have ZERO loyalty towards, they could give a shit if we don't like their advertising. It works on at least a small amount of people right now, much to my disdain, much like SPAM emails.
Same concept, as long as there's some jackass out there willing to click and buy whatever's put forth in front of him, this form of advertising will still be around. They're going to find a way to get past popup and adblocking, just give them time.
It's not a conspiracy, it's business.
"This is terrific news. Canada is one step closer to having a copyright law that will reflect the realities of the digital marketplace and allow the music industry a chance to prosper. We want to thank the government and the opposition parties for their support in getting to this stage."
Are they even paying attention to what's going on in the US? People -HATE- this bullshit. One would hope they take a good look at the way the the RIAA has been conducting themselves... or perhaps they are?
New round of canadian lawsuits, eh?
-Sidenote from TFA: "industry stakeholders who say file sharing is stealing say the laws are not stringent enough."
Money makes the world go 'round... this whole thing is driven by $. Not artists rights. But you knew that.
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We, the general people (slashdot readers, web browsers, content readers) are NOT these peoples customers.
We're the target audience for their customers.
They owe us nothing, they think nothing of us, they have ZERO loyalty towards, they could give a shit if we don't like their advertising. It works on at least a small amount of people right now, much to my disdain, much like SPAM emails.
Same concept, as long as there's some jackass out there willing to click and buy whatever's put forth in front of him, this form of advertising will still be around. They're going to find a way to get past popup and adblocking, just give them time.
It's not a conspiracy, it's business.
total immersion in escapist culture may be causing social problems Duh.
I fart in your general direction!