Re: [microsound] confusion

[Jason Hollis <contact@xxxxxxxxx>]

"and to the person who thinks myspace is a free market-driven
meritocracy: you're kidding, right?"

Um, no.
You're both massively oversimplifying what I said and missing the point 
completely.

I refer to the concept commonly referred to as the 'marketplace of ideas', 
wherein what can be described as market forces act on all abstractions.

MySpace itself has meritocratic tendencies insomuch as users choose what 
they like and massively cross link it, share with friends, etc, so the cream 
can rise-
but with admin level overrides for commercial purposes.  Cut a deal with so 
and so, pimp their pap, make a buck.

And it HAS to be that way to some degree, at least semi-free, or people 
would leave and some clever person would build something better.. and 
investors wouldnt make their money so the company would fold.   Balance must 
exist.  The exception being open source volunteer co-op models, but even 
then, money must flow.

If none of this is gelling for you, nothing more I say will help and I 
suggest you read up on the subject.
=/

~ !J!
http://www.endif.org
http://www.crunchpod.com
http://www.thirdwavecollective.com








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