I felt that the articles in Session 6 were very interesting to read. I felt that each article had their own interesting and boring sections, but each of them were unique in their own way.
I feel that mediums that promote Peer-to-peer interaction such as music, video, picture sharing encourage people to learn and interact with one another. You tube is a great example of a place that allows individuals to easily share and communicate their music, art, video and picture with each other.
I am amazed at the power and potential that PS3 (Playstation 3) has to offer. Knowing that PS3s are in need and demand by the government to help them with their work, this helps to prove how long term change and revolution in computer technology. As a result, game consoles may be used and looked on more as tools to help individuals improve their knowledge, physical and social skills than as something used to play games on and provides hours of entertainment.
I feel that individuals have the right to protect their hard work in creating an innovative idea or product. Although art and music are created for the public to enjoy, someone took the time and effort to make it possible. As a result, the creator of a particular art or music has the right to have their creations patented or copyrighted. But, even copyrighting and patenting can protect an individual’s creation for so long and much. I feel that as long as credit is given to the original creator of a particular art or creation, we can all benefit and learn from what others have made for society to see and use.
Although recording artists and companies may be upset about individuals swapping and transmitting the music from their store bought CDs because of the potential for them to lose potential profit, I see music swapping as a form of free marketing for the recording artists and companies. Free publicity means less money and time that recording artists and companies need to invest, in order to have their music heard and known.The people have the power and influence on how individuals get access to and whether they demand a particular music or recording artist to be publicly listened to.
Public radio stations that broadcast music, talk shows and news are free and publicly available because of the funds that corporate companies offer radio stations. As a result, this means people get their news, talk and music for free. But for those who want to listen to particular music, talk or news, satellite radio services such as XM and Sirius offer paid subscriptions. This means that paying subscribers have exclusive rights to listening to things that are not publicly broadcasted and for the general public to listen to.
Living in a society where we love to hear, see, touch, experience and see something new, I feel that we all love to find little ways to learn more about the world, our social environment and about each other. Being an active participant of the many available forms of media, I will pursue anything in society that appeals to my norms, values and interests.
Article about PS3 (PLAYSTATION 3):
http://ps3.gamezone.com/news/03_15_07_12_29PM.htm
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Matt you said you "see music swapping as a form of free marketing for the recording artists and companies" and i totally agree with you. I think that if i got to hear a few tracks from some artist and if i liked what i heard, then i would go out and buy the album from FYE or wherever they sell it legally,lol!
I kind of agree with you on this one. I think the copyright needs to be based on size of the band/corporation etc. If some group is already huge and rich, then screw them, they do not need more money. But some small band or company just starting out would.
Online piracy is kind of like free marketing, but in reality they are just losing out on thousands or even millions of dollars in sales. And who cares, cause they already make billions of dollars in sales. I have not paid for a CD since the year 1999, and probably never will as long as online piracy exists.
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