Re:Grappling with the ‘Culture of Free’ in Napster’s Aftermath
by rectang on Sunday December 07, 2014 @08:50PM
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I agree that the royalties are too low, but there is a world of difference between zero-cost and non-zero-cost.
If the environment allows competition between distribution channels and artists are able to negotiate, artist compensation has the possibility to inch higher over time.
Case in point: Taylor Swift and Spotify. Regardless of whether her business model ultimately yields the highest return, at least she is not being compelled to distribute her material via Spotify.
If the environment allows competition between distribution channels and artists are able to negotiate, artist compensation has the possibility to inch higher over time.
Case in point: Taylor Swift and Spotify. Regardless of whether her business model ultimately yields the highest return, at least she is not being compelled to distribute her material via Spotify.