05-17-2013, 01:22 PM | #61 |
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There are emails from Amazon executive Laura Porco to various publishers. I don't know the contents because Amazon redacted them and the Judge won't permit them as evidence since Amazon is not a defendant. Perhaps, at trial we'll know more.
I agree it doesn't matter since Amazon is not a party to the DOJ action. Amazon benefited greatly from Apple's system whether they realized it at the time or not. |
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The trial is about what was actually done, not what was discussed. It should be noted that Random House was not charged even though they were a party to the collusion discussions. They knew the others were colluding (and were even expected to join in, right up to iPad launch day) and at the last moment they decided (correctly) that joining in from day one would not be in their best interests. They discussed an agency deal but did nothing illegal. (And, as a matter of fact, by staying *out* of the conspiracy, they did gangbuster business for several months, which is why Apple and Penguin leaned on them to join the conspiracy..."or else".) Similarly, whatever Amazon may or not have discussed in negotiations with the BPHs did not result in any action, did not result in any price hike, did not break antitrust. "Deeds, not words." |
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One ... what was the "sensitive" information that Amazon fought rather strongly not to be revealed and that the publishers knew about. Amazon already released their financials. Two ... what was Amazon's proposal that the publishers disliked so much that they jumped aboard Apple's even at risk of lawsuit. Again, I don't care what happens to Apple. On a personal level the outcome won't mean anything to me. I didn't purchase Agency titles before and I don't purchase after as they are still not discounted. |
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05-17-2013, 06:16 PM | #66 |
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If Amazon were in talks about agency pricing, all they likely* needed to do to stay in the clear would probably be to not mention to any publisher that they're even in talks with any other publisher about pricing/contracts.
The snippets of emails that have been released as part of the Apple investigation, show a different situation between Apple and the publishers. * I'm guessing since I'm not a lawyer, so could very well be wrong. Last edited by JoeD; 05-17-2013 at 06:18 PM. |
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Whatever Amazon redacted, the feds saw and did nothing.
Me, I don't particularly care what they offered up since it wasn't acted upon but if I absolutely had to speculate, I suspect they offered up a 70-30 split baselined at $9.99 (max). That is pretty much what they offer to indie publishers. Last edited by fjtorres; 05-17-2013 at 07:19 PM. |
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So far its just a sleazy negotiating tactic with would be partners but if they try it on anybody who might be legally-speaking a consumer, they'd be in a world of trouble. It is also close to classic racketeering but since close only counts in horsehoes and hand grenades they only have to deal with collusion charges, so far. They really shouldn't be pushing their luck right now; unless the DOJ settlement requires them to divest the iBooks operation (not impossible) they really need to settle his before more of their dirty deeds get out in the open. Once those things come out in federal court they become fair game for civil trials. And deep pockets attract ambulance chaser like roadkill attracts flies. The longer this goes on, the bigger a target they become. |
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I saw a few minutes ago where Apple is defending its tax strategies saying they didn't use any sneaky tactics.
First tax avoidance is not tax evasion whether for a company or an individual. What is legal, is legal (Period!) Second I find it uncomfortable defending Apple, but right is right (Period!) |
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I agree the remark I made doesn't address that directly. However it does show Apple's great efforts legal (or not so legal) to protect itself, and to enrich itself. Granted "everyone does it" but Apple seems to really hammer the nails it strikes very hard in all areas. Sometimes it seems they would have been better served to use a "nail setter" so as not to damage the surrounding surfaces and finishes. All this points out an arrogance at Apple that states that they feel that they are above the law, above sensible propriety. I feel that Apple is unethical. |
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The Apple employees suing Apple (and half of SiliValley) for the conspiracy to depress their salaries and deprive them of employment mobility strongly agree.
Apple is also being penny-foolish; screwing the competition is hardcore business--screwing your own staff while raking in money by the billions is downright stupid. |
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