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Originally Posted by Angua
The behaviour of the Pirates does not excuse this bill going through on the nod without proper scrutiny. Smaller companies will not have the time or resources to make proper use of this. Whilst the big boys will just use it as an excuse to continue to charge exorbitant prices - the real reason piracy thrives.
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I'm sorry but you are mistaken on several levels.
As at March 15th this bill, of only 48 clauses, had more than 430 amendments tabled during the term of its passage through the lords - more than sufficient scrutiny at that level by anyones standards.
Your assertion that "smaller" companies will not be able "to make proper use" is also flawed. One only has to look at how the independent sector (via the umbrella of Merlin by way of one example) is now representing the rights of their members. Whilst the "pirates" have been plundering the industries have been consolodating.
If the "pirates" did not behave as they do then perhaps your argument would stand and there would be no need for this legislation however that is not the reality of the situation.
As for "exorbitant prices" I'm afraid that argument, from a popular music perspective, is also flawed. Physical copy CDs have never been cheaper, you can buy single tracks for as little as 50p rather than having to buy an album of "filler" should you elect to do so. The only way that could be described by any rational person as "exorbitant" would be if the base comparator were "free".
Remember, artists and those involved in the creative industries - like anyone carrying out a job of work or delivering a service - deserve to be paid for their work in that regard.
Therein is the issue.