Comments on: Replacing DRM With A Music Tax Is Incredibly Stupid http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/ Startup and Tech News Mon, 12 May 2008 08:57:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: UK Virgin Media Attacks Net Neutrality « Jared Tame @ Phunctional http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2186858 UK Virgin Media Attacks Net Neutrality « Jared Tame @ Phunctional Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:05:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2186858 [...] their money in other ways. It’s the same thing the industry is trying to figure out with the DRM dilemma in the music industry. Now they’re talking about placing a tax on the devices that people buy, which is a little [...] […] their money in other ways. It’s the same thing the industry is trying to figure out with the DRM dilemma in the music industry. Now they’re talking about placing a tax on the devices that people buy, which is a little […]

]]> By: Music Tax: The iPod Approach http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2183194 Music Tax: The iPod Approach Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:08:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2183194 [...] Replacing DRM With A Music Tax Is Incredibly Stupid [...] […] Replacing DRM With A Music Tax Is Incredibly Stupid […]

]]> By: The Music Industry’s New Extortion Scheme http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2059759 The Music Industry’s New Extortion Scheme Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:51:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2059759 [...] isn’t the first time someone has called for a music tax. Peter Jenner argued for it in Europe in 2006. Trent Reznor said the same thing last year (as did the Songwriters Association [...] […] isn’t the first time someone has called for a music tax. Peter Jenner argued for it in Europe in 2006. Trent Reznor said the same thing last year (as did the Songwriters Association […]

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » La nouvelle tentative d'extorsion des labels de l'industrie de la musique http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2058264 TechCrunch en français » La nouvelle tentative d'extorsion des labels de l'industrie de la musique Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:36:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2058264 [...] n’est pas la première fois que cette idée est lancée. Peter Janner la defendait en Europe en 2006. Trent Reznor aussi l’annee derniere (comme les l’association de s [...] […] n’est pas la première fois que cette idée est lancée. Peter Janner la defendait en Europe en 2006. Trent Reznor aussi l’annee derniere (comme les l’association de s […]

]]> By: Terbaik.Net » Blog Archive » These Crazy Musicians Still Think They Should Get Paid For Recorded Music http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2049748 Terbaik.Net » Blog Archive » These Crazy Musicians Still Think They Should Get Paid For Recorded Music Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:55:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2049748 [...] is it the Brits have all the crazy-stupid ideas about how to screw up the music industry even more than it is [...] […] is it the Brits have all the crazy-stupid ideas about how to screw up the music industry even more than it is […]

]]> By: These Crazy Musicians Still Think They Should Get Paid For Recorded Music http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2048513 These Crazy Musicians Still Think They Should Get Paid For Recorded Music Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:00:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-2048513 [...] is it the Brits have all the crazy-stupid ideas about how to screw up the music industry even more than it is [...] […] is it the Brits have all the crazy-stupid ideas about how to screw up the music industry even more than it is […]

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » Vers une taxe sur la musique ? Et quoi encore! http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1914834 TechCrunch en français » Vers une taxe sur la musique ? Et quoi encore! Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:51:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1914834 [...] parler. Il y a un an Peter Jenner (le premier manager des Pink Floyd, et des Clash) appelait à la creation d’une taxe en Europe pour la diffusion sur Internet et sur téléphones mobiles; environ 4 livres sterling par mois pour [...] […] parler. Il y a un an Peter Jenner (le premier manager des Pink Floyd, et des Clash) appelait à la creation d’une taxe en Europe pour la diffusion sur Internet et sur téléphones mobiles; environ 4 livres sterling par mois pour […]

]]> By: Blog Feeds about Music » Archive » Comment on Replacing DRM With A Music Tax Is Incredibly Stupid by … http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1660400 Blog Feeds about Music » Archive » Comment on Replacing DRM With A Music Tax Is Incredibly Stupid by … Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:02:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1660400 [...] You can read the rest of this blog post by going to the original source, here [...] […] You can read the rest of this blog post by going to the original source, here […]

]]> By: The Inevitable March of Recorded Music Towards Free - scruffydan.com/blog -DON’T PANIC http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1660354 The Inevitable March of Recorded Music Towards Free - scruffydan.com/blog -DON’T PANIC Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:17:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1660354 [...] unless governments are willing to take drastic measures to protect the industry (such as a mandatory music tax), economic theory will win out and the price of music will fall towards [...] […] unless governments are willing to take drastic measures to protect the industry (such as a mandatory music tax), economic theory will win out and the price of music will fall towards […]

]]> By: techcrunch » Blog Archive » ReelTime To Launch The Next Failed Movie Model http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1555559 techcrunch » Blog Archive » ReelTime To Launch The Next Failed Movie Model Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1555559 [...] clear that studios are trying to avoid the fate of the music labels by doing deals with just about every startup (see chart in this post) with a dream of getting a [...] […] clear that studios are trying to avoid the fate of the music labels by doing deals with just about every startup (see chart in this post) with a dream of getting a […]

]]> By: cuhulehiyucn http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1525224 cuhulehiyucn Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:33:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1525224 <strong>cuhulehiyucn...</strong> nice post... cuhulehiyucn…

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]]> By: puzozuhatocagicn http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1524285 puzozuhatocagicn Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:04:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1524285 <strong>puzozuhatocagicn...</strong> nice post... puzozuhatocagicn…

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]]> By: 小叮当 » Blog Archive » 比尔.盖茨对于数字版权管理的看法 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1513700 小叮当 » Blog Archive » 比尔.盖茨对于数字版权管理的看法 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:19:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1513700 [...] 我问的问题是他对数字版权管理长期生存的看法.我毫不讳忌的表达了我个人的观点,我认为数字版权管理并不实际可用,并且支持用无数字版权管理的音乐来替代，就像eMusic 和Amie Street.随着非法和类似合法的选择像AllofMP3和BitTorrent都向用户保证对于无数字版权管理的音乐的使用他们有足够大的选择空间. [...] […] 我问的问题是他对数字版权管理长期生存的看法.我毫不讳忌的表达了我个人的观点,我认为数字版权管理并不实际可用,并且支持用无数字版权管理的音乐来替代，就像eMusic 和Amie Street.随着非法和类似合法的选择像AllofMP3和BitTorrent都向用户保证对于无数字版权管理的音乐的使用他们有足够大的选择空间. […]

]]> By: Ridiculous Music Tax System at MuSMo - Free Music http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1509017 Ridiculous Music Tax System at MuSMo - Free Music Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:52:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1509017 [...] old news dating back on the 3rd of November with Peter Jenner was only been picked up by TechCrunch yesterday. It can be summarised as an idea/discussion to replace DRM with a tax system. Ridiculous? [...] […] old news dating back on the 3rd of November with Peter Jenner was only been picked up by TechCrunch yesterday. It can be summarised as an idea/discussion to replace DRM with a tax system. Ridiculous? […]

]]> By: 明日から役立つ豆知識 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1322141 明日から役立つ豆知識 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 02:21:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-1322141 <strong>耳ツボダイエットとは...</strong> 耳ツボダイエットとは、耳のオモテにあるツボを押すことで代謝を増したり食欲を抑えたりして行う新しいダイエットの方法を言います。 耳つぼダイエットで使われるツボは全部で６... 耳ツボダイエットとは…

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]]> By: 4392018 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-948754 4392018 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:54:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-948754 Why would a whole continent be "up in arms" about something suggested by the manager of a band? Europe's not that screwed up that we have musicians as politicians! Why would a whole continent be “up in arms” about something suggested by the manager of a band? Europe’s not that screwed up that we have musicians as politicians!

]]> By: John Devalle http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-735172 John Devalle Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:49:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-735172 Peter Jenners suggestion that ISP's shopuld pay a tax to the music industry is scandalous. ISP's supply music publishers with a free delivery service, and they should be grateful. After all, if you sell goods by mail order you have to PAY the Post Office to deliver them to your customers. But far from being thankful for this generosity they want a tax on ISP's that would be passed on to the consumer. I've never downloaded music, and if Mr Jenner and others in the music business think I should pay a tax to solve their business problem, they can think again! Peter Jenners suggestion that ISP’s shopuld pay a tax to the music industry is scandalous. ISP’s supply music publishers with a free delivery service, and they should be grateful. After all, if you sell goods by mail order you have to PAY the Post Office to deliver them to your customers. But far from being thankful for this generosity they want a tax on ISP’s that would be passed on to the consumer.

I’ve never downloaded music, and if Mr Jenner and others in the music business think I should pay a tax to solve their business problem, they can think again!

]]> By: The Inevitable Death of DRM http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-688727 The Inevitable Death of DRM Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:07:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-688727 [...] Notwithstanding Apple’s announcement today of the sale of 2 billion songs on iTunes (all with DRM), most of the recent market signs suggest that the eventual demise of DRM is inevitable. The only real questions are when, and will it be replaced with something far more sinister? [...] […] Notwithstanding Apple’s announcement today of the sale of 2 billion songs on iTunes (all with DRM), most of the recent market signs suggest that the eventual demise of DRM is inevitable. The only real questions are when, and will it be replaced with something far more sinister? […]

]]> By: TalkCrunch » Blog Archive » Talk With Yahoo Music Execs on the Fate of DRM http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-688469 TalkCrunch » Blog Archive » Talk With Yahoo Music Execs on the Fate of DRM Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:54:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-688469 [...] I spoke to Goldberg and Yahoo Music VP of Product Development Ian Rogers last week about their views on DRM today and going forward. While they won’t say DRM is dead, they do provide valuable insights as music industry insiders on what we can expect in the future. Including, possibly, side by side sales of DRM and non-DRM music, with a discount for customers who can stomach the DRM. We also talk briefly about the proposed music tax in Europe to replace DRM entirely. [...] […] I spoke to Goldberg and Yahoo Music VP of Product Development Ian Rogers last week about their views on DRM today and going forward. While they won’t say DRM is dead, they do provide valuable insights as music industry insiders on what we can expect in the future. Including, possibly, side by side sales of DRM and non-DRM music, with a discount for customers who can stomach the DRM. We also talk briefly about the proposed music tax in Europe to replace DRM entirely. […]

]]> By: Bill Gates On The Future Of DRM http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-681555 Bill Gates On The Future Of DRM Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:44:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-681555 [...] One of the questions that I asked was his opinion on the long term viability of DRM. I don’t hide the fact that I think DRM isn’t workable, and actively support DRM-free music alternatives such as eMusic and Amie Street. The rise of illegal or quasi-legal options like AllofMP3 and BitTorrent ensure that users have plenty of options when it comes to DRM-free digital music. [...] […] One of the questions that I asked was his opinion on the long term viability of DRM. I don’t hide the fact that I think DRM isn’t workable, and actively support DRM-free music alternatives such as eMusic and Amie Street. The rise of illegal or quasi-legal options like AllofMP3 and BitTorrent ensure that users have plenty of options when it comes to DRM-free digital music. […]

]]> By: Another Crazy Music Model http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-679847 Another Crazy Music Model Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:08:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-679847 [...] Great artists will find a way to make money - via small download fees, live performances, merchandise, etc. But the age of DRM is coming to an end. Startups that embrace the DRM world are going to have a very hard time finding success. [...] […] Great artists will find a way to make money - via small download fees, live performances, merchandise, etc. But the age of DRM is coming to an end. Startups that embrace the DRM world are going to have a very hard time finding success. […]

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » Bill Gates sur le futur des DRM http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-546264 TechCrunch en français » Bill Gates sur le futur des DRM Sun, 17 Dec 2006 06:19:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-546264 [...] Une des questions que j’ai posé portait sur son opinion quant à la viabilité à long terme des DRM (digital rights management). Je ne cache pas le fait que je pense que les DRM sont inutiles et je suis un fervent partisan des alternatives dépourvues de DRM comme eMusic et Amie street. [...] […] Une des questions que j’ai posé portait sur son opinion quant à la viabilité à long terme des DRM (digital rights management). Je ne cache pas le fait que je pense que les DRM sont inutiles et je suis un fervent partisan des alternatives dépourvues de DRM comme eMusic et Amie street. […]

]]> By: OpenNSD » Bill Gates On The Future Of DRM http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-535967 OpenNSD » Bill Gates On The Future Of DRM Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:59:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-535967 [...] One of the questions that I asked was his opinion on the long term viability of DRM. I don’t hide the fact that I think DRM isn’t workable, and actively support DRM-free music alternatives such as eMusic and Amie Street. The rise of illegal or quasi-legal options like AllofMP3 and BitTorrent ensure that users have plenty of options when it comes to DRM-free digital music. [...] […] One of the questions that I asked was his opinion on the long term viability of DRM. I don’t hide the fact that I think DRM isn’t workable, and actively support DRM-free music alternatives such as eMusic and Amie Street. The rise of illegal or quasi-legal options like AllofMP3 and BitTorrent ensure that users have plenty of options when it comes to DRM-free digital music. […]

]]> By: KtecK Blog - Syndicated » Blog Archive » Bill Gates On The Future Of DRM http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-534394 KtecK Blog - Syndicated » Blog Archive » Bill Gates On The Future Of DRM Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:32:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-534394 [...] One of the questions that I asked was his opinion on the long term viability of DRM. I don’t hide the fact that I think DRM isn’t workable, and actively support DRM-free music alternatives such as eMusic and Amie Street. The rise of illegal or quasi-legal options like AllofMP3 and BitTorrent ensure that users have plenty of options when it comes to DRM-free digital music. [...] […] One of the questions that I asked was his opinion on the long term viability of DRM. I don’t hide the fact that I think DRM isn’t workable, and actively support DRM-free music alternatives such as eMusic and Amie Street. The rise of illegal or quasi-legal options like AllofMP3 and BitTorrent ensure that users have plenty of options when it comes to DRM-free digital music. […]

]]> By: Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Bill Gates On The Future Of DRM http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-527857 Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Bill Gates On The Future Of DRM Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:36:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/19/replacing-drm-with-a-music-tax-is-incredibly-stupid/#comment-527857 [...] One of the questions that I asked was his opinion on the long term viability of DRM. I don’t hide the fact that I think DRM isn’t workable, and actively support DRM-free music alternatives such as eMusic and Amie Street. The rise of illegal or quasi-legal options like AllofMP3 and BitTorrent ensure that users have plenty of options when it comes to DRM-free digital music. [...] […] One of the questions that I asked was his opinion on the long term viability of DRM. I don’t hide the fact that I think DRM isn’t workable, and actively support DRM-free music alternatives such as eMusic and Amie Street. The rise of illegal or quasi-legal options like AllofMP3 and BitTorrent ensure that users have plenty of options when it comes to DRM-free digital music. […]

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