Learning To Profit From Piracy 275
I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "Wired has an interview with Matt Mason, author of The Pirate's Dilemma: How Youth Culture Is Reinventing Capitalism, which discusses how businesses could make money off of piracy, rather than attacking people in a futile attempt to suppress it. And some of his ideas are gaining traction; work is underway on a TV show called Pirate TV, which he describes as 'two parts Anthony Bourdain, one part Mythbusters.' (Heroes executive producer Jesse Alexander is on board.) Also, Mason is pretty good about practicing what he preaches in that you can pirate his book on his own website."
Pirates Attacking People?? (Score:5, Funny)
Arrr, we know you're 'ere, poppet!!
You can't steal from the willing (Score:2, Funny)
Free != Piracy (Score:5, Funny)
Where can I download the PDF? (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Nitpick (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Nitpick (Score:2, Funny)
... print the book in China, then transport it by sea and lounge around in international waters.
Re:I repudiated copyright, and recommend others do (Score:5, Funny)
For items that are costlier to create (TV shows, movies), product placement is a fine way to profit from the distribution of the product.
"Mommy.. why is Gandolf drinking a coke?"
"Never mind, dear."
it could still be piracy (Score:5, Funny)
if you make him walk the plank after you read it.
Couldn't download it, must pirate it now! (Score:5, Funny)
So, for those of you wondering how you can pirate a free book... if I get it in a torrent, well there you go.
But on the other hand, some people like myself can't escape the pirate label, since my great grandfather was in fact a pirate. It's like like the geico commercials, "so easy a cave man can do it."
Re:Anti-Piracy license!! (Score:5, Funny)
1994 to the rescue!!
"If you don't send this book to two of your friends and eleven of your enemies, you will be eaten by the Open Source Version of a Grue".
Article summary (Score:5, Funny)
2. ???
3. Profit!
Re:I repudiated copyright, and recommend others do (Score:4, Funny)
My business newsletter used to cost over $1000 per year, but now it is free,
Your ideas interest me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter (now that it's free, of course!)
Re:it could still be piracy (Score:5, Funny)
if you make him walk the plank after you read it.
Omfg I clicked overrated rather than funny.. I'm so sorry.. (Posting to undo moderation .. ha!)
Re:Anti-Piracy license!! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:I repudiated copyright, and recommend others do (Score:5, Funny)
And cinematic gems like this one:
Elrond: The ring must be destroyed. It must be cast into the fires of Mordor whence it was forged! The path will be long and treacherous, but with the aid of Google Maps, you may find your way.
Aragorn: We will need supplies for our journey. Doritos, to replenish our strength. Adidas, to outrun the Nazgul. Skittles, that we may taste the rainbow of victory. A Honda, to travel long distances with above-average fuel efficiency.
Elrond: And these you shall receive.
Re:I repudiated copyright, and recommend others do (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Pirates Attacking People?? (Score:5, Funny)
"Arrr, we know you're 'ere, poppet!!"
Haha, it's SO funny when you use the literal term for pirate.
you must be gay (i'm using the literal term for happiness).
Re:Nitpick (Score:2, Funny)
These things were expressed clearly over 5 years ago, the reason "pirates" don't like him is because he comes over like some PR shill employing reverse psychology.
I thought pirates LIKED "shill"ings?
(Thank you, thank you, I'm here till Thursday! Try the veal!)