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DRM-Free iTunes
billiumbean:
iTunes has recently converted their entire catalog into iTunes Plus format, which means that all of the music they sell is now free of the share-proof encryption that iTunes was originally notorious for. This, however, gives the reins of the song prices to the record companies, who have been desperate for a price increase since file-sharing became widespread.
I'd also like to point out this quote;
--- Quote from: Anita Elberse ---We might lose some people that are dropping out because their reservation price is below $1.29, but we make it up when we get 30 cents more from the people that stay. That is constantly the trade-off that you make.
--- End quote ---
I'm sure you guys already knew that they cared more about money than fans, but I like that it's so much more blatant now.
ALSO;
If I could make a request, I'm doing my senior paper (a documentary, actually) on the DRM laws and why I'm against them. I know a lot of you guys are pretty active musicians, so if you could give me your definitive stance, whether for or against, on file-sharing or the notoriety of The Pirate Bay trial or anything similar that I may be able to quote in my video, I'd love to return the favor and use your music in the video to give you guys a little local exposure, though it's fine if you don't want me to.
DarkAvenger:
Well I'm not a musician, but I can point you to a respected (on this forum at least) musician's views on file sharing:
Will Sheff on Filesharing
Personally I don't see many benefits to DRM other than making sure iTunes and record companies get the money they "need". I like filesharing for the most part but at times it becomes this overbloated mess that we can't deal with anymore. Music libraries are becoming filled with music just because it is there. The appreciation for what we listen to isn't there when it's easily available. This is why, if I can afford to, I go out and buy the albums of artists I download. Not only is it more satisfying to finally find that lost album you've been searching for (even if it may be easily available on the net), but it also allows you to take pleasure in the music thanks to that satisfaction.
I know everything I've said is pretty much known by everyone, but isn't that what opinions are for? Showing the views of others you have listened to? (this is entirely humorous, I think)
Beren:
The only Anita Elberse Google comes up with is an Assc. Professor at Harvard. What does she have to do with apple?
Ah. Found the CNET article. Yeah, she's just say what she thinks the companies are thinking. She's not in the "we" in quotes.
Melodic:
It should be noted that while iTunes Plus is DRM-free, every song is encoded with your email address as metadata. That's still a little creepy to me.
billiumbean:
--- Quote from: Beren on 08 Apr 2009, 11:40 ---The only Anita Elberse Google comes up with is an Assc. Professor at Harvard. What does she have to do with apple?
Ah. Found the CNET article. Yeah, she's just say what she thinks the companies are thinking. She's not in the "we" in quotes.
--- End quote ---
I think they consulted her for advice or something since she mentions talking to them about it.
--- Quote from: Anita Elberse ---"Most people in the industry that I've talked to say, 'yes, it's going to make up for that," Elberse said. "We might lose some people that are dropping out because their reservation price is below $1.29, but we make it up when we get 30 cents more from the people that stay. That is constantly the trade-off that you make."
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