likereally
@pacbell.net |  its magically true
... keep talking ... but it won't make it true |
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old_wiz_60
join:2005-06-03
Bedford, MA | I wonder what drugs Mitch Bainwol might be taking. |
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adisor19
join:2004-10-11 | Rrrrrrrrright
Of course it's a Good Think TM... in their world. 
Seriously, do they really think Americans are THAT stupid ?
Adi |
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sd70mac666
join:2003-06-05
Saint Albans, VT | it's Magically Delicious like my Lucky Charms.
Come on we aren't that stupid. Either that or we'd love to know what's he's either snorting or smoking, pass it around, we want some too |
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travelguy
join:1999-09-03
Santa Fe, NM | It's Their Right...
In their universe, entertainment is mandatory, must be purchased from them, and any time someone thinks of a new way to use one of their products (or the underlying media wears out), they are entitled to be paid over and over... |
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exocet_cm
In memory of dadkins
Premium
join:2003-03-23
New Orleans, LA
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1 edit | reply to sd70mac666
Re: Rrrrrrrrright
It'd be much better if they had a green leprechaun pushing DRM. Maybe then I'd buy into it!
No wait, on second thought I'd need Captain Crunch.
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sd70mac666
join:2003-06-05
Saint Albans, VT | Captain Crunch could be second in line to Lucky the Leprechaun. We could get Snap, Crackle and Pop next to push this garbage |
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Sammer
join:2005-12-22
Canonsburg, PA | The world is flat!
Does the RIAA's Mitch Bainwol also believe the world is flat? |
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC | Wizard of Oz
Hey, it worked in the Wizard of Oz. |
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neosolace
Stay In It
join:2003-08-25
Verbena, AL | I tell you what....
if they want to "license" music that way.... I'll be asking them to provide me with a new CD every time one "wears out" or stops working.... because after all, they think we payed to listen to the music, not to "buy the media it's on". |
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DSLdewd
join:2004-06-05
Denver, CO | reply to adisor19
Re: Rrrrrrrrright
Is it that they think were that stupid or is it that they are that stupid?
I am going with the latter. |
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Thaler
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join:2004-02-02
Encino, CA
| reply to adisor19
said by adisor19  :Seriously, do they really think Americans are THAT stupid ? They've gotten away with it for *how* long?
Clearly, they think the answer is "yes". Can't blame them for business as usual, but the folks that know better can certainly get a good laugh at it. |
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calvoiper
join:2003-03-31
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
| Maybe it's "pro-consumer" like a logo....
Maybe the RIAA is thinking songs are like Chanel bags--as in the bulk of the value to the consumer is to be able to wave it around and essentially shout, "I've got one and you don't!"
With that approach, the RIAA has missed my reason for acquiring music, but then I don't have white ear-buds, either.
calvoiper
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Tikker_LoS
join:2004-04-29
Regina, SK
·SaskTel Saskatchewan
| trying to play Devil's Advocate, I can't even think of one reason why DRM is good or beneficial
I mean, it's not like they let you take your old Records/cassettes in to exchange straight up for CD's or DVD's, or whatever new media format comes out |
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phxmark
What Country Are We Living In?
join:2000-12-27
Glendale, AZ
| reply to Matt
Re: Wizard of Oz
said by Matt :Hey, it worked in the Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Oz world was based in a little girls dream. Come to think of it, so is the riaas world.
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iEvolution
join:2006-06-24
Ogden, UT | reply to Tikker_LoS
Re: Maybe it's "pro-consumer" like a logo....
I think he means Pro Corporate not pro-consumer. |
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Grail Knight
Who Dares Wins
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join:2003-05-31
·Verizon Online DSL
1 edit |  At Macrovision we are willing to lead this industry effort.
Well of course you will. How kind of you to offer to lead the way and make boatloads of money in the process no doubt.
Same old song and dance.
I would like that cd and please hold the DRM.
Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah
Edit* Added more. |
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N3OGH
Bear patrol must be working like a charm
Premium
join:2003-11-11
Philly burbs
 ·Verizon FIOS
·Verizon Online DSL
| The RIAA says it's good for you!
Just announced. The RIAA says the following things are good for you!
Hepatitis
Aids
Hemorrhoids
The Gout
Erectile Dysfunction
Swamp Ass
Genital Herpes
Dog shit on your kitchen floor
Ants in the house
A dirty cat box
Groundhogs under your shed
Flat tires
Spam
Seasonal Allergies
Identity Theft
Leaky Basements
and...
$4/a gallon gas
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vpoko
Premium
join:2003-07-03
Jamaica Plain, MA
| reply to Tikker_LoS
Re: Maybe it's "pro-consumer" like a logo....
said by Tikker_LoS :trying to play Devil's Advocate, I can't even think of one reason why DRM is good or beneficial I mean, it's not like they let you take your old Records/cassettes in to exchange straight up for CD's or DVD's, or whatever new media format comes out If pressed they'd weakly argue that DRM helps keep music prices low, because without it there would be rampant piracy which would force them to charge more. Nevermind that it's a vicous cycle, the more they charge the more people will pirate, leading to a lower average price per song as more and more are obtained for free. |
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Kilroy
Premium,MVM
join:2002-11-21
Ann Arbor, MI
·WOW Internet and C..
| It is true
DRM generates more consumers since you have to buy a new copy for each device that you want to use to play your media. That increases consumer value, also know as more consumers equals more money, to the companies with DRM protected content.
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How hard does DRM have to bite before business abandon it? |
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