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Originally Posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
What's different is Kid Rock isn't simply saying that Apple's getting too much of the pie from him. He's saying that everyone else should get more of the pie too, and until they do he's not going to sell to them (this, even though a whole bunch of other musicians apparently are satisfied with their piece of pie).
So in your hypo, Sony would be saying "We think you're getting too good a deal from everyone you deal with--Panasonic, Alpo, Hanes, whoever--so we're not going to sell to you at the price you want. In fact, we resent the fact that you're doing that so successfully, so we're not going to sell to you at all." Sure, that's negotiation, but then so would be "I'm going to burn down your store if you don't give me the deal you want."
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The second part of your analogy is so ridiculous, it's not worth responding to.
I think your statement was completely overreaching and now you're just trying to back it up by being ridiculous. Kidd Rock might think Apple is being unfair to everyone, but it is quite clear that no one gives a shit what Kidd Rock thinks, including other artists who overwhelmingly sell their music to Apple. Therefore, his position is to be taken for what it
actually is--a failed negotiating ploy. I know that's what it is. You know that's what it is. But if you want to call it socialism, go ahead. You'll just look ridiculous for doing so.
TM
