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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
that's a good point, but i think the key concept there is that these problems "are a consequence of the historical set up in the industry." the whole point is that the industry is trying to maintain a way of functioning which is no longer relevant due to the fundamental changes brought about by technological advances.
certainly, it makes sense to negotiate rights based on territory when we are talking about physical objects which will be distributed via chains of physical stores. but when the merchandise is dematerialised and is sold via something called the "world-wide web" (it's right there in the name !!), it might be time to rethink those old limitations.
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I agree with zelda wholeheartedly. Just because that's how it's always been done, doesn't mean it makes sense for the internet age. Trying to restrict internet sales by region is either doomed to fall as being too difficult or will drive customers away.
(Thanks to Kurt for the "official" response!)