Happy International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant day, everyone! While I still don’t pretend that my work approaches “professional” quality, I do believe that today’s strip is in the right spirit. For those that missed it, today’s strip is an homage to Wiley Miller’s (Non-Sequitur) take on the subject presented last week. I’m actually a big fan on Non-Sequitur, so we’ll just chalk this one up to “No one can be right all the time…”
In any case, content delivery is changing in this technological age, and businesses and professionals must change as well. I’m not saying the complete Napsterization of the world would be a good thing. I firmly believe in the value of copyrights to provide incentive to the artisans of society, but I don’t believe in the Mickey Mouse-extensions of copyright to unreasonable terms. I believe if you can make money selling your content directly, that’s a beautiful thing. However, I also believe that those that make their money by giving away their content are just as beautiful. It’s a laissez-faire world, baby! Don’t cling to the past when you can embrace the future!
Honestly, the way I’ve seen Wiley Miller respond recently is contrary to how I think he really is. I’m actually a little concerned because, what with the economy, this change in demeanor is probably a signal that something’s up.
I agree, but I suspect we are only left with the watch and wait approach to see what’s happening.