January 23, 2004
So word is that the survey in December showing that file sharing had slowed down dramatically apparently wasn’t terribly accurate (how about “up 35%” instead?)
It seems that the Pew Internet Project’s survey was a phone survey. I can’t imagine how that could go astray…
“Hello, is this the ‘Blah Blah’ residence?”
“Yes it is”
“And your address is ‘Blah Blah Blah’?”
“Yes. What do you want?”
“We want to know if you’re still stealing music online…”
Just in case the horse isn’t dead yet…So word is that the survey in December showing that file sharing had slowed down dramatically apparently wasn’t terribly accurate (how about “up 35%” instead?) It seems that the Pew Internet Project’s survey was a phone survey. I can’t imagine how that could go astray… “Hello, is this the ‘Blah Blah’ residence?” “Yes it is” “And your address is ‘Blah Blah Blah’?” “Yes. What do you want?” “We want to know if you’re still stealing music online...” -----...
Download music. 83% of musicians can’t be wrong.The latest survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project indicates that 83% of artists have provided free samples of their work online, and many say that free downloading has helped them sell CDs and increased the crowds at their concerts (where the artists actually make a buck or two). Only 5% say that it’s hurt them. As for their own careers, more of these artists say free music downloading online has helped them than hurt them. Fully 83% of those in the survey say they provide free samples or previews of their music online. And strong pluralities say free downloading has a payoff for them. For instance, 35% of them say free downloading has helped their careers and...
83% of Musicians Offer DownloadsThe latest survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project indicates that 83% of artists have provided free samples of their work online, and many say that free downloading has helped them sell CDs and increased the crowds at their concerts (where the artists actually make a buck or two). Only 5% say that it's hurt them. As for their own careers, more of these artists say free music downloading online has helped them than hurt them. Fully 83% of those in the survey say they provide free samples or previews of their music online. And strong pluralities say free downloading has a payoff for them. For instance, 35% of them say free downloading has helped their careers and...
Pew Survey on Blog PenetrationJust in case there was any remaining doubt on the importance of blogs, the Pew Internet & American Life Project has released the results of a survey they conducted last November. Pew Internet & American Life Project: Blogosphere "Two surveys by the Pew Internet & American Life Project in November established new contours for the blogosphere: 8 million American adults say they have created blogs; blog readership jumped 58% in 2004 and now stands at 27% of internet users;" You can download the PDF of the survey here...
RIAA Doesn’t Care If You’re DeadApparently the RIAA now feels that dying isn't a good enough excuse to not be sued for stealing music. More here: RIAA sues the dead. "Lawyers representing several record companies have filed suit against an 83-year old woman who died in December, claiming that she made more than 700 songs available on the internet... ...However the RIAA's embarrassment doesn't end there. Chianumba said that she had sent a copy of her mother's death certificate to record company lawyers in response to an initial warning letter, over a week before the suit was filed." At what point will these sanctimonious @holes embarass themselves enough? It must give the average band a real warm feeling to be associated with people like this......
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