Try before you Buy
p2pnet.net News:- The record labels and movie studios are trying to claim that people who share second-rate digital movie and mp3 files online are responsible for industry sales problems.
At the same time, both entertainment industry segments are reporting breathtaking profits.
AJ sent us his thoughts on the “crusade”.
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Number 1) Hollywood and Music studios are not getting hurt by P2P, and a recent study actually showed that they are earning more money thanks to P2P.
Number 2) So why is there such a huge problem with P2P?
The suits want to get as much money from royalties and line their pockets with “legitimate” P2P networks, in other words, ones that pay royalties to them.
I refuse to ever buy a CD or pay to watch a movie ever again since I have been burned way too many times.
I hate hearing a good song on the radio, buying the CD, and find that the remaining 12-14 songs are absolute crap! On top of all of that, CD’s should not cost $15 or more. The actual blank medium itself is pennies on the dollar to buy in the store, and studios buy in bulk, so you know they get a discount.
I also get really put-off when I see a commercial for what looks like a good movie, and then see something sub-par that cost me $10 or more, depending on what food or drink I get, if any.
I do not trust the MPAA or the RIAA when they say what their cost is. Everyone knows it is a really poor business practice to pay for a product before it is tested and reviewed. Maybe the studios should reconsider the way they do business and give the artists/actors money only after the finished product hits the streets, and pay them only a percentage of the profits, that way they get only what they are truly deserved, and not the millions that they demand up front.
Gee, last time I checked, I could test drive a vehicle and read consumer reports and various reviews before I bought it.
December 21st, 2004 at 6:02 pm
I don’t disagree strongly with the sentiment, but in pretty much all cases you can read a review of a movie before you see it since the press go to pre-release screenings. The reviewers never agree, but neither do those who review cars, etc. You can also ususally see previews of movies on the net, although they are never representative. The same is true for music and in many cases you can find small parts of the songs to listen to before you buy an album.
The MPAA could probably let people download half the movie and if they like
then pay for the rest, if not, no more no charge. Of course this would not be fully representative, but it’s better than just the most popular bits squashed
in to 2 mins.
Movie theatres could well provide a money back satisfaction guarantee if it is really the case that they get most of their money from selling the refreshments.
December 22nd, 2004 at 12:46 am
Amy Martin wants you to preview her music before you buy it, get only the songs you really want, and share digital files and burned CDs with all your friends – we appreciate your help in sharing her music (just make sure you give her the credit). I think Amy is an aritist ahead of her time, and she certainly values her fans and her community.
Check her out and join the indie revolution!
http://www.amymartin.org
December 22nd, 2004 at 2:52 am
why is there such a huge problem with P2P? Because the RIAA & MPAA
want’s to take our rites and our freedom away.
NOTE: Pay per Download = SPAM, Indaded Privacy & Spyware
I like to keep P2P protected & Free.