reasoned consideration of the Oatmeal / Game of Thrones piracy issue. I don't agree though - the window model is something that is in the process of being radically reworked, as any kind of enforced scarcity system should be at the moment, yet HBO has longer windows than anyone. I do like how VanDerWerff realizes that HBO has painted itself into a corner.

fascinating interview that shows how dangerous it can be for big content corporations to go after pirates, as they are more likely to be enthusiasts motivated by the desire to share, not dudes with peglegs and scurvy. Also interesting (if common sense): there is less piracy the cheaper the book.

interview from before the trial

TPB trial will be over on wednesday. Meanwhile, the site was subject to a DDOS attack today that put it down for hours

"In the past, scarcity [making content available only in one place] bred value... but in the present and the future, scarcity breeds piracy."

Wal-Mart plan to burn and sell DVDs in-store