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When Did Copyright Law Become the Hot Ticket to a Six-Figure Salary?
The RIAA and MPAA have developed into a draconian force, with your Walkman and home theatre as their police-state. But the tactic is reactive, not proactive. While tangible media sales plummet, the industry is left watching the digital-profits boat leave the port.
A Million Little Personas
What really struck me was how quickly people turned against James Frey's A Million Little Pieces after The Smoking Gun blew Frey out of the water. Were they right? Absolutely. Was it a good piece of journalism? You bet. Does it make the book any worse?
No.