Free advice for the RIAA: look up the meaning of “Pyrrhic victory.”
The jury’s verdict in the Thomas case notwithstanding, the RIAA is pursuing an abysmally stupid long-range plan with its litigation strategy. Yes, I’ve ranted about this before — but seldom have I been so sure that I’m right. You simply don’t win by alienating and criminalizing your customer base.
More analysis of the verdict:
And more analysis of Radiohead’s move away from the major-label game:
- Radiohead Roundup at Portfolio.com
I’m telling you — the established powers of the music industry need to rethink their business model and come up with a better one that doesn’t insist on taking a pound of flesh from music fans. Otherwise, they will be circumvented altogether.
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