It's the digital age, friend. Up until now the publishers had all the power and they sneered at their customers at the same time they artificially controlled supply and demand. Which is my entire point. Read Bethell's book. He makes a pretty solid case that 'intellectual property' pretty much evaporates as soon as an idea is expressed.
You seem to be under the impression that I should dislike big, bad media corporations because they have managed to get laws passed to protect their rights give them an unfair advantage in the marketplace.
As it happens, my books are published by one of those corporations. If they lose, so do I.
Can't help you there. Sign better contracts would be my advice.
Perhaps the companies have more rights under the law than I do. But tell me, what rights do I retain when the "file sharers" distribute my work without compensating me?
Well, if it bothers you so much, stop producing work in digital formats. It takes alot of Xerox paper (not to mention a compelling masterpiece) to make all that effort worthwhile.
But who really are the greedy parties here? It seems to me that no one is greedier than those who expect to enjoy the work of others without paying for it.
You seem to view yourself as some sort of victim.
Might I suggest that you stop writing and simply keep your ideas inside, where noone can see them without giving you your due?
At the very least, stop writing to me; I've lost interest in this, your latest novel.
Yes, it is the digital age. But stealing is stealing, whether it is done digitally or not. And no amount of rationalizing about "artificially controlled supply and demand" will change that. (Are you sure you wouldn't steal music and movies if you found some that liked?)
Well, if it bothers you so much, stop producing work in digital formats. It takes alot of Xerox paper (not to mention a compelling masterpiece) to make all that effort worthwhile.
As a matter of fact, I do not allow my work to be produced digitally. I would like to: It would be more convenient for my readers. But right now I cannot risk it.
You seem to view yourself as some sort of victim.
Not at all. I am doing quite well. I intend to keep it that way.
On the contrary, you are the one complaining about the unfair advantages that the IP laws supposedly give to sneering publishers.
Might I suggest that you stop writing and simply keep your ideas inside, where noone can see them without giving you your due?
You may suggest that; but I am not likely to follow your suggestion.
At the very least, stop writing to me; I've lost interest in this, your latest novel.
Gladly. I just hope that next time you show up to complain about IP laws you have something to offer beyond in vague generalities and sweeping assertions.
Yeah, even if it is not protected I am not buying it either,LOL! Don't like the style, but hey I have to run, need to DOWNLOAD some music...........