hf
1st February 2008, 15:25
At the annual gathering of the music industry in Cannes, the industry goes on a rampage against ISPs, demanding filtering and cutting off their own subscribers. The latest to chime in is U2's manager who compares safe harbor provisions (meaning ISPs cannot be held accountable for the data they transport) to a "thieves charter" and blames tech companies for creating "burglary kits". Working in the tech industry I find that attitude astounding and I'm surprised how anybody could fall for such a pile of crap. In a world globalized world where those that cannot keep up and / or rest on their laurels get chewed up and spit out, we have this industry that apparently hasn't come to terms that there's only one way to go and that's forward.
I wonder if U2's manager thinks the band should be held responsible for any illegal drugs that are present at their concerts? Seems like the same thing to me
I wonder if U2's manager thinks the band should be held responsible for any illegal drugs that are present at their concerts? Seems like the same thing to me