I’ve been reading lately about the group of Canadian artists who are trying to keep their work more available to the fans. At least…I think that’s what they’re attempting. (I read five or so different articles on it before I had to figure out how to be five people simultaneously, so I’m not entirely sure I’ve got it.)
At any rate, these artists feel that hunting down “pirates” and chastising them does them no good. They feel that their work should actually be available to fans instead. So, they removed themselves from an organization not entirely dissimilar from our RIAA, and have created their own coalition promoting these ideals.
I certainly hope they succeed. There were some big names involved in this, all artists I very much enjoy. (I have always had this closet thing for Canadian musicians.) Perhaps the idea will catch on here if it works out.
