The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #34366   Message #465917
Posted By: Big Mick
18-May-01 - 06:55 PM
Thread Name: what can replace napster
Subject: RE: what can replace napster
OK then, Pip, I will assume that you wouldn't mind if they take the ability to download and put it under control. Here is what I have in mind. Answer, please, if you find it acceptable.

Napster is changed so that you can listen only to any and all tracks. That way you can hear anything you want without purchasing. Those tracks you like you can download for a per track fee, of say $0.75 to $1.00 US. The download will have encryption so you cannot recopy it onto another CD-R.

I would appreciate all you who think that is OK to say so. If it is not OK, say so.

I believe that most won't like it, because it stops them from the one thing that I contend drives them - they get it free. Let's see.

M. Ted, I think you should reread the article. They were very specific about the interpretation of the fair use doctrine. And they were very clear about the rights of the copyright holder. The author, not the court, went on to hypothesize that the industry had better get busy and find a way to incorporate P2P strategies. I can't wait until you and I meet in Lansing. We are going to have a helluva good discussion, I believe.

All the best,

Mick