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What if the government declared all media free? (1 Viewer)

Riversco

Riversco

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Let's say the government passes a law that says the following:

a. Downloading free copies of audio and video is not illegal.

b. If you make a Film, TV Show, song, etc., you must release a free version.

c. Commercials are ok.

d. Charging for live events is ok, but you'd have to release a free video of the event.

What would the media industry look like with these changes? Would it be better quality or worse? How would they make money?

 
SaintsInDome2006 said:
That media is privately owned, how would you like it if the government declared your car and house "free" to others?
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The difference is people are currently mass downloading media from the internet and its impossible to police it. Too many people have no moral issue with grabbing free films, tv shows, and music. We don't have this problem with cars and homes.

 
Maybe singers would do more concerts to make money?

Maybe a sitcom or drama would go on tour. They would shoot 11-13 episodes, and then hit the road and tour 15-20 US cities, putting on live events where maybe they act out episodes on stage in front of a live audience and charge admission. A video of the event would be released for free. For example, wouldn't it be cool if Hugh Laurie came to your city and did shows for a week? You could watch a live episode of House, maybe get his autograph or chat with him after the show. Would you pay for that experience? I would.

 
Riversco said:
SaintsInDome2006 said:
That media is privately owned, how would you like it if the government declared your car and house "free" to others?
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The difference is people are currently mass downloading media from the internet and its impossible to police it. Too many people have no moral issue with grabbing free films, tv shows, and music. We don't have this problem with cars and homes.
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Right, because no one steals cars or breaks into homes.
 
Most people are willing to pay for convenience. All of those you mentioned except live events are currently available free but people choose to pay for them because it's convenient (people claim they don't pirate for moral reasons but for most it's really that it's more work).

Problem with D (live events) is that it costs the company more money and isn't feasible. However, I don't think it would hurt sales since people are paying for the experience as much as being able to view the show.

 
Cjw_55106 said:
Riversco said:
SaintsInDome2006 said:
That media is privately owned, how would you like it if the government declared your car and house "free" to others?
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The difference is people are currently mass downloading media from the internet and its impossible to police it. Too many people have no moral issue with grabbing free films, tv shows, and music. We don't have this problem with cars and homes.
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Right, because no one steals cars or breaks into homes.
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I didn't say "no one steals cars"...oh forget it.

 
Riversco said:
Cjw_55106 said:
Riversco said:
SaintsInDome2006 said:
That media is privately owned, how would you like it if the government declared your car and house "free" to others?
Click to expand...
The difference is people are currently mass downloading media from the internet and its impossible to police it. Too many people have no moral issue with grabbing free films, tv shows, and music. We don't have this problem with cars and homes.
Click to expand...
Right, because no one steals cars or breaks into homes.
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I didn't say "no one steals cars"...oh forget it.
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Dont get mad because you came up with a ridiculous premis.
 
If you think about it, if we had free beer how good would the beer be? It would suck. Same thing would happen with music, movies, writing and the arts.

 
Maybe something like this as a law would work:

All citizens are guaranteed the freedom of creating and accessing scientific, technical, and artistic work. These freedoms shall be ensured by broadening scientific research, encouraging invention and innovation, and developing literature and the arts. The FCC shall provide the necessary material conditions for this and support for voluntary societies and unions for artists, organizes introduction of inventions and innovations in production and other spheres of activity. The rights of authors, musicians, artists, inventors and innovators are protected by the FCC.

 
Riversco said:
Let's say the government passes a law that says the following:

a. Downloading free copies of audio and video is not illegal.

b. If you make a Film, TV Show, song, etc., you must release a free version.

c. Commercials are ok.

d. Charging for live events is ok, but you'd have to release a free video of the event.

What would the media industry look like with these changes? Would it be better quality or worse? How would they make money?
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Sounds like communism....

 
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