Louis CK self-produces, self-publishes content on his webpage
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Re: Louis CK self-produces, self-publishes content on his webpage
#2I'd LOVE to see more content producers distributing their own content rather than giving money to middlemen. I am not sure if this would also work for people that DON'T have their own TV show but just start doing things. Maybe something akin to "openers" on concerts would work. Bundling less known content in a "pay what you want" basis.
Re: Louis CK self-produces, self-publishes content on his webpage
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Re: Louis CK self-produces, self-publishes content on his webpage
#4I'm really glad he did this. I picked up a copy, and in fact am quite glad when I can actually purchase DRM free content. I take a principled position against intellectual property, but that doesn't mean I don't support artists - I just don't endorse monopolies. Hopefully, overtime as more and more artists release content themselves the middlemen will go out of business and we can move towards a more free society.
Re: Louis CK self-produces, self-publishes content on his webpage
#5"Without DRM" should be in the title here. It's the critical part of the experiment.
I'm curious to see what happens, hope he gives an update of some kind.
Re: Louis CK self-produces, self-publishes content on his webpage
#6His description of why he did it:
To those who might wish to "torrent" this video: look, I don't really get the whole "torrent" thing. I don't know enough about it to judge either way. But I'd just like you to consider this: I made this video extremely easy to use against well-informed advice. I was told that it would be easier to torrent the way I made it, but I chose to do it this way anyway, because I want it to be easy for people to watch and enjoy this video in any way they want without "corporate" restrictions.
Please bear in mind that I am not a company or a corporation. I'm just some guy. I paid for the production and posting of this video with my own money. I would like to be able to post more material to the fans in this way, which makes it cheaper for the buyer and more pleasant for me. So, please help me keep this being a good idea. I can't stop you from torrenting; all I can do is politely ask you to pay your five little dollars, enjoy the video, and let other people find it in the same way.
Sincerely, Louis C.K.
Re: Louis CK self-produces, self-publishes content on his webpage
#7I am downloading now. I'm glad he is willing to experiment here; this is what the entertainment industry as a whole really needs.
Re: Louis CK self-produces, self-publishes content on his webpage
#8I bought it! supporting the non DRM, content producer/distributor model.
Re: Louis CK self-produces, self-publishes content on his webpage
#9I bought this purely to support him for being brave enough to release it DRM-free. Currently watching it and trying not to snort my drink over my laptop due to laughing too much.
Excellent way to discover a new comic I'd say.
Re: Louis CK self-produces, self-publishes content on his webpage
#10I bought this purely to support him for being brave enough to release it DRM-free. Currently watching it and trying not to snort my drink over my laptop due to laughing too much. Excellent way to discover a new comic I'd say.
If you have access to Netflix streaming, his show Louie [http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Louie/70179977] and one of his older stand-up specials "Chewed Up" [http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Louis_C.K._Chewed_Up/70108...] are available.