Mike, thanks for the very interesting insight. With most I think we all agree and we really need to address as an industry sooner rather than later.
Most important, you are right, if we dont take measures, others will take for us. Its really surreal that one of the biggest worldwide industries, most of the times is not participating in any kind of decisions that affect us. I dont think this happens with any other industry and without question is our fault to a degree.
i disagree though that the law will certainly pass. There is still time to fight and make a difference.
Sure we could have done much more till now. Sure its not the final battle nor the end of the war. Sure due to politics, egos, bad experience, lose of faith or interest, whatever... the industry hesitated to support as much as we can.
Still though, united we can do a lot even now, especially the webmasters/companies that work on the online world and win this battle.
We will have time to fight, criticize, debate and propose solutions to solve the issues you mention. But not now man. In many elections the last week is critical and play a huge role in the result.
We can do it ;)
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