"The fundamental shift in principals and morality is about who gets to control and exploit the work of an artist."

A letter from a musician about the ethics of Free Culture and the choices facing the fair-trade coffee generation.

Comments

[sittinginthemiddle.]

I was under the impression that most of the usual suspects here were in favor of social justice and equality, why would the so called work of a musician be exempt?

[David Wharton]

Thanks for posting. Will pass it on to my kids.

[Ian McDowell]

Really good piece, although I think it could have been a tad shorter. Have passed it on to several friends.