Previously, there was a lawsuit between the record company and the iPod brand owner. After iPod won the lawsuit, it directly created a section on its online community called "Resource Sharing".
It started with sharing audio files, then moved to sharing files and materials. As the types of shared resources have increased, the "Resource Sharing" section is no longer solely a hub for iPod enthusiasts.
More and more people are sharing their resources, and more and more people who need resources are visiting this section to obtain the resources they need.
Importantly, in this online community, downloading and accessing these resources is free.
Many overseas users discovered the community's shared resources, bookmarked the sections, and could access and download them at any time.
Even if you're not an iPod user or an electronics enthusiast, many people still enjoy browsing the resource sharing section when they have free time.
Chris gained a large following by uploading audio files.
With these fans, Chris worked even harder.
Even if it's music he doesn't like, or audio material he doesn't have on hand, he'll find a way to search for it online and then upload it to the "Resource Sharing" section.
Some people are too lazy to collect information, so they simply post a message on the community and someone will do it for them.
The sharing of resources attracted a large number of netizens to watch.
Everything was fine at first, but then some discordant messages started appearing on the message board.
Some people say that resource sharing means using the fruits of other people's labor without paying for them.
Someone left a comment below refuting this:
"Yeah! Otherwise, why do you think I would visit this section?"
"What I want is free!"
"Why should we charge? Didn't the record company already charge us once?"
"You only have to pay to buy records, right? We're just downloading data, why should we pay for data?"
Some minor arguments, nothing serious.
However, the iPod community is no longer a niche online community, but a community with an average daily visitor count of 80,000.
Even minor disputes caught the attention of the record company.
These people are using their copyrights for free, downloading and distributing them freely on the internet, which has seriously damaged the interests of record companies and media companies.
One morning, an advocacy statement appeared on the official website of a North American music media company:
Since its inception, North American Music Media Company has been committed to maintaining healthy entertainment in society. Since its establishment, the company has always prioritized protecting the company's interests, copyrights, and all its artists. On this basis, it is dedicated to developing high-quality music and promoting excellent music culture.
However, given the current chaotic situation of uploading, downloading, and disseminating copyright-free audio online, the company has no choice but to use legal means to protect the rights and interests of itself and its artists.
Starting today, North American Music Media will restrict the online downloading and distribution of audio materials that are the exclusive copyright of the company. If a certain number of such audio materials are uploaded online, the company will pursue legal action.
North American Music Media is the largest media company in the United States and has a certain degree of influence there.
This statement immediately attracted a lot of attention.
The most concerning aspect is the iPod online community, which features a very popular "resource sharing" section that is known to almost everyone online.
"So, we won't be able to access our shared sections anymore?"
Many quick-thinking netizens began to remind others, "You should download the resources as soon as possible, because this section might disappear soon."
"Chris, is North American Music Media's statement true? Will they really sue us?"
Chris, who had been watching everything from behind, remained unconcerned and continued uploading audio data.
"If Chris isn't afraid, why should we be?"
"Anyway, I wasn't the one who uploaded it; I just downloaded it from the internet."
The media company's statement had some effect, but the proportion of netizens who like to take advantage of others is still too large.
The iPod resource sharing section was completely unaffected.
Annie was walking towards Chen Dong's office when Lin Zhiyuan walked towards her.
"What is it?" Lin Zhiyuan asked.
Anne was distressed. "It's nothing, it's just that North American Music Media, the Recording Industry Association, and several other big companies have issued a joint statement."
"Is it still about copyright?" Lin Zhiyuan frowned.
Holding the data, Annie walked towards Chen Dong's office, asking, "You said we've already won our cases before, why are they still doing this? Do they want to sue again?"
The last time the Recording Industry Association sued iPod for copyright infringement, the media companies and record companies simply entrusted the Recording Industry Association to sue iPod.
However, now several media companies, along with the Recording Industry Association and the Performing Arts Association, have jointly issued a statement.
“The situation seems a little different,” Lin Zhiyuan said, looking at her. “This time, they’re not just targeting iPods; they’re targeting all netizens who disregard copyright.”
"Targeting all netizens? Are they crazy?" Annie couldn't understand.
As they talked, they arrived at Chen Dong's office.
Wang An had already returned ahead of schedule. Annie was pleasantly surprised to see him. "Mr. Wang, how was your holiday?"
Upon hearing this, Wang An was stunned for a moment before laughing and saying, "Mr. An, please don't be teasing me!"
“I came back because of the ICQ project. Because many people downloaded the beta version, we quickly collected enough data,” Wang An explained. “I came back this time to plan the direction of ICQ’s future adjustments.”
"Mr. Wang, you've really worked hard," Annie said earnestly.
Wang An glanced at Chen Dong, "I just came back to report. If there's nothing else, I'll head to the science park now."
Take care.
After Wang An left, Chen Dong turned his office chair around and slowly asked, "Is there something you need?"
“North American media companies and record labels have issued a joint statement,” Anne handed the documents to Chen Dong, “saying that they will pay more attention to copyright issues and will no longer allow netizens to freely upload copyrighted music online.”
"President Lin just said that media companies these days are going to be enemies of all netizens. Boss, do you think they have something wrong with their thinking?"
"Otherwise, why would you publicly offend netizens?"
Chen Dong looked up at her and asked, "How did you offend netizens?"
“Think about it, people who download and upload music online are definitely people who pay attention to music. In terms of the music market, these people are also a consumer group with great potential,” Annie explained.
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