Entertainment vs. Freedom

More and more people are becoming aware of the seriousness of problems being caused by the entertainment industry as they try to protect revenues by attacking freedom. From the failed malware embedded in CDs to legislative efforts targeting universities, the entertainment industry is trying its best to commit suicide. More and more customers are becoming disenchanted with the industry and are either not buying products to show their disapproval or using other "freedom" channels to obtain products. I think eventually all companies in the entertainment business will come to realize that they are fighting a loosing battle and they would profit far more by joining their customers rather than fighting them. A number of companies have figured this out already and are doing better financially than others. The main point of this commentary is that a powerful force (the entertainment industry) that used to promote freedom of speech is trying its best to suppress it. What an irony that is. But we can all let these companies know that trying to force old business models on a new marketplace is counterproductive and absurd. Hopefully they will pay attention and listen to their customers.