Wants ISPs, university network administrators, user-generated content sites, search engines, auction Web sites and even consumer electronics and home networking device manufacturers to install content filtering technologies to prevent the flow of copyrighted material.In interesting video interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box," NBC Universal Pres Jeff Zucker says that copyright holders are in a losing battle against piracy and he wants everybody to pitch in and tackle the problem. He starts off by trying to intertwine content piracy with physical piracy, as in bogus pharmaceuticals and "counterfeit airplane parts," a tie-in I can't fathom for the life of me. But, considering he previously tried to say that P2P is robbing poor corn farmers it comes as no surprise. He then says that law enforcement needs greater tools and resources to fight the evil pirates of the world and that the annual $2.6 billion in lost tax revenues is reason enough for them to sit up and take notice. The $2.6 billion is based on a supposed figure of $58 billion in total lost revenues. He did acknowledge that the traditional methods of delivering TV content needs to adapt, but that it is trying to do so. Also to note is a recent speech he gave before the US Chamber of Commerce, where Zucker also said that he wants ISPs, university network administrators, user-generated content sites, search engines, auction Web sites and even consumer electronics and home networking device manufacturers to install content filtering technologies to prevent the flow of copyrighted material. Basically, he wants to make every other sector and company with even the most casual relationship with NBC to have to work towards protecting its market share and product. Kind of brazen don't you think Jeff? While Zucker said NBC believes in digital distribution, he also urged the government to make a bigger effort to fight piracy. What I find particularly interesting is how it seems to be only NBC that consistently runs around screaming about a needed crackdown on P2P and piracy. Why is it that CBS, NBC,and FOX seem to deal with the problem just fine? Could it be that it strives to embrace technology instead of fighting it? ABC was the first to really recognize the potential of on-demand technology and started to offer "Lost" and other shows to be streamed on its website a few hours after the broadcast aired on regular TV. FOX and CBS soon followed with much success and fanfare. NBC followed kicking in screaming, and I'm still not convinced it even likes the idea. I think that if NBC had its way that nobody would stream content and we'd all go back to having to sit down and watch their programs when and where it chooses. NBC might just be the RIAA of the TV industry, maybe that's why it wants to go after ISPs and college network administrators. You don't see the other TV broadcast networks complaining about COUNTERFEIT AIRPLANE PARTS. Looking for more stuff to watch or download?Tips on how to not get busted for file-sharing NBC Says that P2P is Robbing Poor Corn Farmers3 Quick Ways to Watch Movies for FREE!3 quick ways to watch TV shows for FREEBitTorrent torrent sites & search enginesuTorrent - A Beginner's guide to BitTorrent downloadingWatch The Simpsons, The Office, Jackass, South Park, Lost, X-Men, and More, On-Demand For FreeNews Tip? Comment? Suggestion? jared@zeropaid.com |
 
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Exactly. You dont hear ABC, CBS, or FOX whining because people like and thus watch what they're putting out. Other than "Heroes" waht does NBC have? Utter crap that's what.
Like you said "We want what we want and we want it when we want it" ....exactamundo Batman.
I've noticed most of the complaining isn't coming from the artists, it's coming from the executives.
Pirate away boys! Yaaaaaaaaaar! =^^=