Another look at the BBC's Archive announcement
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Auntie's digital revelation
But first: why isn't the BBC worried about Napster-like file-sharing networks, when other media companies are screaming for the blood of the online pirates?
Mainly because while other media companies worry about too many net users getting hold of their creations for free, the BBC worries about too few. The BBC's mission is to distribute its work as widely and as cheaply as possible. Unlike other media companies, it doesn't depend on controlling that distribution to obtain its revenue. Quite the opposite: if the BBC doesn't get its media out to as many people as possible, it's failing its charter requirements.
Auntie's digital revelation
But first: why isn't the BBC worried about Napster-like file-sharing networks, when other media companies are screaming for the blood of the online pirates?
Mainly because while other media companies worry about too many net users getting hold of their creations for free, the BBC worries about too few. The BBC's mission is to distribute its work as widely and as cheaply as possible. Unlike other media companies, it doesn't depend on controlling that distribution to obtain its revenue. Quite the opposite: if the BBC doesn't get its media out to as many people as possible, it's failing its charter requirements.
I can wait to see how they do this. I hope us
internationals can also take advantage.
Posted: Thu - August 28, 2003 at 08:15 PM
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