Perspective
Jul. 22, 2009
Copyright Enforcers Must Overcome Internet's Free Content Culture
Something has to be done to reduce misappropriation of music and movies on the Internet, writes Jonathan Handel.
The Internet has devalued content to the point where it is often offered at no charge - newspapers, for instance - or widely misappropriated, as with music and movies. Either way, many people expect much of their content to be free. Why is this, how did it happen, and, focusing on music and movies, what can be done about it?
Let's focus on two of the many factors: the culture of piracy, and the rise of ad-supported bus...
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