I think everyone replying to this thread is missing one key point so I'm replying to the parent.
Consumers, in general, as compared to us techs and those used to technology, versus those who are well trained into consumerism, will buy a subscription based listening experience, not thinking about owning the music, hook, line, and sinker. Does anyone know how many people already subscribe to such services, both consumer and business, in other technologies? Think satellite radio, cable radio stations, sky angel, et cetera...
To those that don't understand the nature of the beast, understanding what can be done with a computer, it is already standard practice for them in other markets. Why would this market be different to them? They'll want to listen to music on their computer, they'll find a service based on those that are shoved at them, some call this advertising, picking the most shoved one, to try first, and not think twice about it.
Not that it should be that way, but that is the nature of consumerism. The herd will always go that way. Businesses know how to capitalize on it. We have been trying to teach the herd and stop them for a while. So why do we try?
Well, I would say it's time to pull ourselves away from them. We have the ability, all of our talents combined, to make music, videos, programs, biology, space craft, et cetera, as a community. Why should we care about the rest of the people if they don't care themselves?
Let's start in honesty the revolution that can change the world. We don't need the help of anyone else but ourselves!
Consumers, in general, as compared to us techs and those used to technology, versus those who are well trained into consumerism, will buy a subscription based listening experience, not thinking about owning the music, hook, line, and sinker. Does anyone know how many people already subscribe to such services, both consumer and business, in other technologies? Think satellite radio, cable radio stations, sky angel, et cetera...
To those that don't understand the nature of the beast, understanding what can be done with a computer, it is already standard practice for them in other markets. Why would this market be different to them? They'll want to listen to music on their computer, they'll find a service based on those that are shoved at them, some call this advertising, picking the most shoved one, to try first, and not think twice about it.
Not that it should be that way, but that is the nature of consumerism. The herd will always go that way. Businesses know how to capitalize on it. We have been trying to teach the herd and stop them for a while. So why do we try?
Well, I would say it's time to pull ourselves away from them. We have the ability, all of our talents combined, to make music, videos, programs, biology, space craft, et cetera, as a community. Why should we care about the rest of the people if they don't care themselves?
Let's start in honesty the revolution that can change the world. We don't need the help of anyone else but ourselves!
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