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Re:Prince: "The Internet's completely over," by chunkyslink on Wednesday July 07, 2010 @05:33AM (#1493766)
There is some truth in this however a few things bother me

1. Of all the newspapers he is associating his brand with a cheap tabloid. Under no circumstances would I ever give money to a newspaper like this so he has lost my me already. As there are no other ways of getting this legally - I am only left with the pirating option

2. 'In Rainbows' by Radiohead was profitable for the group (and they have somethings in common with Prince - like an established fan base) using the internet model of 'pay what you want' for the download. This made the band look good and still provided them with a profit.

Prince is doing himself no favours by acting in this way.

Re:Prince: "The Internet's completely over," by astrodust on Wednesday July 07, 2010 @10:32AM (#1494291)
The Artist Formerly Known as The Artist Formerly Known As Prince is no stranger to doing things that hurt his career.