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0 pointsuiri14y ago0 comments

I don't think it is that unrealistic to expect a shift away from TVs. In fact, number of households with a TV set is starting a downward trend which is accelerating.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/11/30/tv-ownership-declines/

It is certainly possible to buy DRM-free tracks, and indeed this should be encouraged. Creative commons music exists too. Movies are another matter, although I don't think discouraging people from movies altogether is too unrealistic, that could just be because I'm not big on movies in general myself.

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paul929014y ago

yes but i say good luck with that because how big of a dent to the Comcasts of the world is this community?

For Godaddy this community is their market and thus we can force action by canceling our service. The market for Hollywood and the RIAA's products cover all walks of life.

You'd have to get your neighbor, aunt, 3rd cousin, etc to stop patronizing Hollywood and the ilk to hurt their bottom line. Your neighbor and grandma have never heard of SOPA nor do they care they just want to watch wheel of fortune or their favorite show.

Many in this community have canceled cable tv services, but again has your grandmother, father, 3rd cousin or neighbor done so too?

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