Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Rule 26: A Digital Media Internet Law

Inspiration struck early this morning as I wrapped my head around the concept of licencing of digital media.  There are no rules.  None.  There are only the haves and the have-nots.

Haves

This is why, in the spirit of Rule 34 and the Internet Rules in general, I propose a set of rules for labeling digital content behavior.  The first of which is:

 Rule 26*:  If a cheaper version exists, some jerk will try to charge more for it.

Let me know if you have any other rules we should put into play, we have 1-25 and beyond to fill. #rule26 on Twitter to support your library's eRights.

*inspired by the limit Harper Collins is placing on... you know all this