tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post5231154538342341019..comments2024-03-22T03:28:24.897-04:00Comments on Recording Industry vs The People: University of Colorado to host discussion between EFF attorneys and RIAA lawyer on April 9thraybeckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11063235302436280455noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-2797384611508218852008-04-06T01:38:00.000-04:002008-04-06T01:38:00.000-04:00The light bulb went on: Why is this debate happeni...The light bulb went on: Why is this debate happening at all; and so soon after the Fordham event?<BR/><BR/>If the RIAA was so cocksure that their legal theories were unambiguously correct, it would make no sense for them to be actively seeking public forums to debate their merits. My guess is that the RIAA lawyer-executives and HR&O are finally becoming aware of the backlash; that their brilliant tactics are causing their customers to hate the industry they are presumably defending. Pretty lousy strategy, if you ask me.<BR/><BR/>These little PR events aren't going to help the cartel , though. When Cary Sherman goes back to Congress to try to get the DMCA tweaked, he is going to be sailing right into a tsunami. You can't run a high profile campaign calculated to terrorize people without anticipating a backlash. Just ask the IRS. Their gusto for kneecapping taxpayers led to the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring<BR/>and Reform Act of 1998. Sherman would have to be a complete putz to think that he could succeed legislatively where the IRS failed.<BR/><BR/>This Fall, if every music consumer who was aware of the RIAA's campaign wrote a letter* to their Congressman and Senators expressing their disgust, it's unlikely that any DMCA revision would break in favor of the RIAA. Record company execs can make campaign contibutions, but they can't buy votes. Aware constituencies make elected officials tremble.<BR/><BR/>*(paper, snail mail for highest impact)Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08526488090778783271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-82681204122579890462008-04-05T20:27:00.000-04:002008-04-05T20:27:00.000-04:00On the other hand, I hope that they are impeccably...On the other hand, I hope that they are impeccably polite and win over the audience with their arguments. Being rude may give some temporary personal satisfaction, but scores no points in a debate.Another Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04536905148209560945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-26504560229456930762008-04-05T19:10:00.000-04:002008-04-05T19:10:00.000-04:00And they're doing it in Mr. Gabriel's backyard, so...And they're doing it in Mr. Gabriel's backyard, so he can have the auditorium packed.raybeckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11063235302436280455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-73214874778058365462008-04-05T19:09:00.000-04:002008-04-05T19:09:00.000-04:00I don't think it's going to be the slugfest you fo...I don't think it's going to be the slugfest you folks are expecting.<BR/><BR/>It will probably be much more collegial than that.<BR/><BR/>Judging from the subject title, they'll chat about better ways for Mr. Gabriel's vermin clients to make more money...<BR/><BR/>and then have coffee and cake afterwards.raybeckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11063235302436280455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-12743721682055747252008-04-05T12:49:00.000-04:002008-04-05T12:49:00.000-04:00Here's the reply from Blake Reid at UoC as promise...Here's the reply from Blake Reid at UoC as promised:<BR/><BR/>Hi Dave,<BR/>I am not sure about a podcast or transcript, but I do know that we will have a video posted <A HREF="http://telecom.colorado.edu/index.php?load=content&page_id=126" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>It may not be up until May or early June, so check back.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your interest!<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>BlakeJadeichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621372649607340215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-12181377584011266272008-04-04T22:51:00.000-04:002008-04-04T22:51:00.000-04:00Jadeic, The Guardian got his name wrong! He's Doug...Jadeic, The Guardian got his name wrong! He's <I>Douglas</I> Merrill, and <A HREF="http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2008/04/googles_cio_wil.html;jsessionid=F0PYQHJ04XDH0QSNDLPSKH0CJUNN2JVN?queryText=merrill+EMI" REL="nofollow">he's a fascinating choice</A> for President of Digital Business at EMI Music. For one thing, the ex-Google exec has a string of business successes to his credit. And, he's a techie, not a lawyer, so he's probably more inclined to think strategically and have a less reductionist viewpoint. :)Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08526488090778783271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-55926852080899967492008-04-04T21:23:00.000-04:002008-04-04T21:23:00.000-04:00I have already emailed UoC with this request. I'll...I have already emailed UoC with this request. I'll let you know the response.<BR/><BR/>DaveJadeichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621372649607340215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-23821915146967357642008-04-04T19:32:00.000-04:002008-04-04T19:32:00.000-04:00Is there any way that this discussion could be rec...Is there any way that this discussion could be recorded on Radio EFF Perhaps, or an MP3 posted to this blog. I would not mind hearing this.StephenHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14106243367366411553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-56137275467655017782008-04-04T16:07:00.000-04:002008-04-04T16:07:00.000-04:00Given the inherent contradiction that any war is '...Given the inherent contradiction that any war is 'winnable' then certainly the War on "Piracy" stands no more chance than the War on "Terror".<BR/><BR/>I wonder if the recent media comments by this UK ISP <A HREF="http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/apr/04/internet.technology?gusrc=rss&feed=technology" REL="nofollow"> here</A> and the new man at EMI, Glen Merrill,<A HREF="http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/apr/03/internet.intellectualproperty" REL="nofollow"> here</A> will surface during the discussions...<BR/><BR/>DaveJadeichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621372649607340215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-75411861811168966382008-04-04T14:52:00.000-04:002008-04-04T14:52:00.000-04:00Maybe we can tie up Mr. Gabriel so much in lecture...Maybe we can tie up Mr. Gabriel so much in lectures and public discussions that he doesn't have time to write motions and briefs any longer.<BR/><BR/>-DMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15479871.post-88633216248386929792008-04-04T14:26:00.000-04:002008-04-04T14:26:00.000-04:00"Richard Gabriel has hurt a lot of people."True, b...<I>"Richard Gabriel has hurt a lot of people."</I><BR/><BR/>True, but isn't even the most reprehensible client entitled to the best legal services money can buy?<BR/><BR/>This is America. You can get anybody to do anything if you pay them enough.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08526488090778783271noreply@blogger.com