ojk007

Thanks for a very interesting write up. I couldn't make it, though reading it I probably would have got myself kicked out. Nokias strategy is woeful.

Gerds presentation (audio and slides) are online at his website. I went through it a few days, and whilst I disagree on his idea to tax the net like radio - his general thoughts are very good. At least someone is thinking about the future.

...they are not only hesitant to be questioned with any negativity, but are completely unwilling to listen to and consider opposing views or concerns.

This is symptomatic of too much of the record industry. Short-sighted, bloody-minded, turf-protecting denialists. The parallels with the coal industry are too many to mention.

Too right. The biggest issue it that many old jobs are no longer relevant. Some people are trying to find their place in an industry that clearly does not need them.