So now not only France but Spain has struck down the “3 Strikes” proposition for file sharers that’s been circulating throughout western Europe. ISPs have stated that it’s ludicrous to demand that they punish their customers without a viable, legal alternative to use. And I have to agree with them, because it simply is ridiculous to demand such a thing.

It’s kind of sad to see it when groups of people who think that they have some kind of authoritative position trying to come to grips with a situation that they do not understand in any remote capacity. I mean, it’s as simple as this: hen people see a problem and they understand what is happening and what can be done about it to fix or modify things to turn it into a positive event, they simply test and implement what needs to be done whereas people who have no idea what’s wrong with their business model or how to go about fixing it, they simply start barking orders and issuing stiff ultimatums at staff as well as customers.

I have to wonder if the entertainment industry knows that they don’t have all the time in the world to come to grips with the reality they’re facing and develop new models for distribution and generating revenue. Because if they don’t get their heads out of their asses, someone is going to beat them to the punch and that will be the final nail in the coffin.