Comments on: Axl Rose Under New Management, New P2P Model For Universities, Paying Without Thinking, CD Baby Turns 10 http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:03:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Jon Cole http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127599 Jon Cole Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:16:26 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127599 Jim Griffin's ideas are bullshit. Total bullshit. Most disturbingly, they are tying the music industry's revenue to the popularity of the internet. As other industries pro-actively migrate to the web (movies, television, sports, books, etc) making broadband an indispensable service, the painfully sluggish music industry reaps the benefits of each new broadband subscription, another $5 per month in their pockets. This is wrong on so many levels. Heaven forbid that they ever get this system implemented, every other media industry will be pounding on ISP's doors demanding that they collect their fees, also. Then my monthly Comcast bill includes $5 for the music industry, $12 for the movie industry, $3 for the book industry, $1.75 for the recipes industry, etc. Any category of media that can be copied digitally is fair game. Is that the ISPs' responsibility? No. Are they prepared for all of that accounting? No. Will this type of system come at the detriment of service? Of course. Furthermore, this cash would be guaranteed to the labels regardless of the quality of their service or products. Under the veil of "music as a service," it doesn't matter how many records they release, what the quality of the records are, or whether or not anyone is even interested in the new releases. There could be a sharp decline in interest, but as long as the internet is growing thanks to other industries, the labels' revenues are going to grow. That is bullshit. Jim Griffin’s ideas are bullshit. Total bullshit.

Most disturbingly, they are tying the music industry’s revenue to the popularity of the internet. As other industries pro-actively migrate to the web (movies, television, sports, books, etc) making broadband an indispensable service, the painfully sluggish music industry reaps the benefits of each new broadband subscription, another $5 per month in their pockets. This is wrong on so many levels.

Heaven forbid that they ever get this system implemented, every other media industry will be pounding on ISP’s doors demanding that they collect their fees, also. Then my monthly Comcast bill includes $5 for the music industry, $12 for the movie industry, $3 for the book industry, $1.75 for the recipes industry, etc. Any category of media that can be copied digitally is fair game. Is that the ISPs’ responsibility? No. Are they prepared for all of that accounting? No. Will this type of system come at the detriment of service? Of course.

Furthermore, this cash would be guaranteed to the labels regardless of the quality of their service or products. Under the veil of “music as a service,” it doesn’t matter how many records they release, what the quality of the records are, or whether or not anyone is even interested in the new releases. There could be a sharp decline in interest, but as long as the internet is growing thanks to other industries, the labels’ revenues are going to grow. That is bullshit.

]]> By: rob http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127360 rob Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:21:56 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127360 We know once it's released, people will refer to it as 'Dr Pepper for the ears' because it will be such a refreshing blend of rich, bold sounds - an instant classic." hahahah ok sure We know once it’s released, people will refer to it as ‘Dr Pepper for the ears’ because it will be such a refreshing blend of rich, bold sounds - an instant classic.”

hahahah ok sure

]]> By: jamie http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127303 jamie Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:19:36 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127303 If I am correct, It needs to be noted that Irving Azoff also currently represents Velvet Revolver. I think we can see where this is headed. jamie theruled.com If I am correct, It needs to be noted that Irving Azoff also currently represents Velvet Revolver.
I think we can see where this is headed.
jamie
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]]> By: Brett http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127268 Brett Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:57:05 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127268 Derek is something else. He essentially unionized indie bands to give them an inroad to itunes and other digital sites, and gave them a record store to sell their music. He's one of the few good guys in the music industry. Derek is something else. He essentially unionized indie bands to give them an inroad to itunes and other digital sites, and gave them a record store to sell their music. He’s one of the few good guys in the music industry.

]]> By: Stu Gots http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127265 Stu Gots Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:22:10 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127265 Derek is a class act and it's great to see him and his company doing things the correct way. Derek is a class act and it’s great to see him and his company doing things the correct way.

]]> By: Universal Indie Records http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127262 Universal Indie Records Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:04:04 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127262 "kudos to Derek and CDBaby!" Cosign “kudos to Derek and CDBaby!”

Cosign

]]> By: Daniel Holter http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127244 Daniel Holter Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:53:48 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2008/03/28/axl-rose-under-new-management-new-p2p-model-for-universities-paying-without-thinking-cd-baby-turns-10/#comment-127244 Über kudos to Derek and CDBaby! So great to celebrate the success of independent music. Über kudos to Derek and CDBaby! So great to celebrate the success of independent music.

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