Just a thought...For 1 CD an artist gets maybe $1 to 3 bucks? It's just a wild guess, but those are generally the figures I've heard they get. Now add the costs for the CD/case/cover-booklet, promotional costs, distribution etc. I just wonder how that sums up to a total of the $20 bucks we get to pay for CDs here in NL.
It's still the same old song, one big muppet show... over and over again and I'm not breaking the news here when I say that the RIAA fights not for the cause of the artist/music, but for the record companies wallet. As long that that doesn't change, nothing will change. Artists will get screwed over and over and so will we each time we buy a CD.
Don't get me wrong - I do buy CDs... but only after I've listened to them online and know that I like to hear what's on them. The purchase I then make is only out of respect towards the artist... nothing less, nothing more.
Napster, Kazzaa/Morpheus, Mx, Audiogalaxy... how long will it take before RIAA gets the message that they should spend their money NOT on lawsuits, but on research on how to provide in a more quick, more flexible and cheaper distribution of music.
It is ironic how rich and/or successful people get pointed at, or accused for that matter. For what? For actions and deeds, that many of us would have dealt with in the same way - If we only had the opportunity and vision Mr. Robertson had at that time?
I definatelly do not approve of domain squatting. But I doubt that at the time Mr. Robertson registred these domain names, there was anyone that ever heard of the term 'domain squatting / cyber squatting'. Everyone bought domain names that 'might' become a success. Even if it was a name of a trademark registered name or what so ever.
I am of the opinion that if someone should be blamed, accused and pointed finger at...then it would be InterNIC / Network Solutions, who provides in domain-names w/o putting any restrictions to it, i.e. preventing 'domain squatting' etc. I don't think anyone even worried about this at that time (did they? I didn't do a research on that:) Just sharing my opinion on what I know...of course I may be very wrong:P) They provided the golden opportunity and many made use of it. And it's only their right.. (not ethical? there are not many people thinking about ethics when it comes to money I think.)
It's regretfull that wired.com news section is serving gossip, instead of real news.:o/
Anyway - I just thought wired.com is full of BS in that article. I rate it the 'Monica smoked Bill's cigar' level. Bill is still where he was..if not more popular... Mr. Robertson got a mention extra..so did mp3.com - who are they kidding?
(off topic) By the way, I saw that some of you were bashing on mp3.com. The whole concept was and IS great, no matter what you say. To those who couldn't find anything good (there is plenty imho), try
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/34/bassic.html (VERY good I think) http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/54/emma_h.html (..another excellent artist, very much EBTG like)
Something totally off the topic with RIAA, but I'm gonna post to this anyway;-) I live in.nl for over 13 years now and I can't wait till I can move to the states, canada or Australia. Maybe.nl has a better Law system, which makes it harder for companies/people to sue just anyone they like for something totally insane...that's great. But there are so many great things you will NOT find in.nl and that are common in the US or wherever... My point - Every country has it's benefits and disadventages (and yes, so does.nl , BIG way), no matter where you are, you'll run into problems that you may not end up in if you were 'in that other country'. Please do not promote.nl as the heaven on earth... Cheers, Stepan
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Just a thought...For 1 CD an artist gets maybe $1 to 3 bucks? It's just a wild guess, but those are generally the figures I've heard they get. Now add the costs for the CD/case/cover-booklet, promotional costs, distribution etc. I just wonder how that sums up to a total of the $20 bucks we get to pay for CDs here in NL.
It's still the same old song, one big muppet show... over and over again and I'm not breaking the news here when I say that the RIAA fights not for the cause of the artist/music, but for the record companies wallet. As long that that doesn't change, nothing will change. Artists will get screwed over and over and so will we each time we buy a CD.
Don't get me wrong - I do buy CDs... but only after I've listened to them online and know that I like to hear what's on them. The purchase I then make is only out of respect towards the artist... nothing less, nothing more.
Napster, Kazzaa/Morpheus, Mx, Audiogalaxy... how long will it take before RIAA gets the message that they should spend their money NOT on lawsuits, but on research on how to provide in a more quick, more flexible and cheaper distribution of music.
Anyway - time to wake up for me as well.
the-lamb
ps. read this article quite good.
I wonder what brand cereal Mr. Miller had for breakfast...
:P
The article did make my day!
If he's a loser - what does that make you if you don't even have the decency (OR the guts) to reveal your name with that comment?
someone else posted this as well I think...but just in case, try :
http://www.domainsurfer.com
It is ironic how rich and/or successful people get pointed at, or accused for that matter. For what? For actions and deeds, that many of us would have dealt with in the same way - If we only had the opportunity and vision Mr. Robertson had at that time?
:) Just sharing my opinion on what I know...of course I may be very wrong :P) They provided the golden opportunity and many made use of it. And it's only their right.. (not ethical? there are not many people thinking about ethics when it comes to money I think.)
:o/
I definatelly do not approve of domain squatting. But I doubt that at the time Mr. Robertson registred these domain names, there was anyone that ever heard of the term 'domain squatting / cyber squatting'. Everyone bought domain names that 'might' become a success. Even if it was a name of a trademark registered name or what so ever.
I am of the opinion that if someone should be blamed, accused and pointed finger at...then it would be InterNIC / Network Solutions, who provides in domain-names w/o putting any restrictions to it, i.e. preventing 'domain squatting' etc. I don't think anyone even worried about this at that time (did they? I didn't do a research on that
It's regretfull that wired.com news section is serving gossip, instead of real news.
Anyway - I just thought wired.com is full of BS in that article. I rate it the 'Monica smoked Bill's cigar' level. Bill is still where he was..if not more popular... Mr. Robertson got a mention extra..so did mp3.com - who are they kidding?
(off topic) By the way, I saw that some of you were bashing on mp3.com. The whole concept was and IS great, no matter what you say. To those who couldn't find anything good (there is plenty imho), try
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/34/bassic.html (VERY good I think)
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/54/emma_h.html (..another excellent artist, very much EBTG like)
Take care,
Stepan aka the-lamb
Something totally off the topic with RIAA, but I'm gonna post to this anyway ;-) I live in .nl for over 13 years now and I can't wait till I can move to the states, canada or Australia. Maybe .nl has a better Law system, which makes it harder for companies/people to sue just anyone they like for something totally insane...that's great. But there are so many great things you will NOT find in .nl and that are common in the US or wherever... My point - Every country has it's benefits and disadventages (and yes, so does .nl , BIG way), no matter where you are, you'll run into problems that you may not end up in if you were 'in that other country'. Please do not promote .nl as the heaven on earth... Cheers, Stepan