james rogers jamesrbestcom mon 20020826 1141 mike masnick wrote world talking may true first sale something world creator loses control buy chair built decide give away neighbor youre definition stole specific statutory exemptions first sale principle fair use us example audio recordings exemption dating early 80s iirc cant legally business renting audio cds creators control theyve sold certain industries would like extend similar exemptions products theoretical limit congress could revoke privileges access free stuff often helps sell stuff entertainment industry seems cant creative enough come business model leverage free stuff paid stuff dont take rest us problem entertainment industry engage business pricing tactics make anything microsoft ever accused pale comparison cant figure make money something theyll actually burn money make sure industry outsider either intents purposes control important maximizing profit long make profit dont need carrot engage reasonable business behavior carrying large stick people swing stick large enough chronically investigated doj antitrust collusion similar activities mostly show isnt say entertainment industry wont fall victim stupidity ability arbitrary capricious price manipulation impunity going make slow decline james rogers jamesrbestcom httpxentcommailmanlistinfofork 26 aug 2002 123929 0700 gov gets tough net userser pirates