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I have an idea. How about a "preliminary" meeting now. With the express purpose of setting up a BIG meeting at Internext. That way all who have concerns could be there and address it. And it would give the offending parties the opportunity to stand in front of them and fully explain. And perhaps if they are willing to unconditionally stop any and all financing of torrent sites...then welcome them back home.
If not...well a "bro" card goes TWO ways. It seems to me that people who hurt the business shouldn't be allowed to be a part of the business. At least not at events that are FOR the business.
And keep this in mind before all the double talk starts...A lot of these sponsors are offering "pre-paid" spots. Now if they are willing to pay a TGP a wheelbarrow full of money to fly their banners...I would be shocked if the torrent sites aren't getting the same deal. And probably a LOT more money for it. So I would say that ignorance is no excuse.
It just seems to me that this should be addressed as one of the BIG events at Internext. That would be one "symposium" that I would certainly attend.
Something real would be happening at that. And if people could all address their concerns then perhaps something can be done to make everyone happy.
It won't be easy. These guys are making a lot of money off of that stuff. And I don't care who you are...it's never easy to walk away from that much money. Matter of fact, it's damn near stupid. But it has to be done. And as I said...what use is the "bro card" if it's only a handful of guys with nowhere to go?
If they aren't going to be longterm good for the industry...then banish them. Then the 5 or 6 companies that are the main offenders can hold their own tiny little get togethers and drink beers together while the real industry continues on without them.
I say prelim meeting now amongst content producers and concerned webmasters who can attend...And then a shootout at the OK Corral when Internext rolls around.
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