Apple Says “We Hear You Taylor Swift”, Will Pay Musicians During Free Trial

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Post by 666_howitzer » Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 12:53 PM UTC

Apple Says “We Hear You Taylor Swift”, Will Pay Musicians During Free Trial
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Post by tostitos1979 » Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 1:28 PM UTC

Fantastic! What's next? How about paying software engineers during full day interviews?

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Post by noobermin » Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 1:28 PM UTC

Well, even given the variety of opinions in the discussion yesterday, I think most people will be happy here. Apple did the right thing, at the very least, for good PR purposes.

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Post by kevcampb » Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 1:28 PM UTC

tostitos1979 wrote: post #2

Fantastic! What's next? How about paying software engineers during full day interviews?

Maybe they can look at fixing my #staingate screen.

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Post by oddevan » Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 1:29 PM UTC

I totally get the major labels making the 1.5% increase/3-month trial concession; but after nearly every independent artist I pay attention to basically said they couldn't/wouldn't make the same concession, I'm glad Apple relented. I want one of these services to at least act like they appreciate the value of music.

Myself, I've never made enough off that one rap CD to recoup the cost of sending it to CD Baby, so I've got NO skin in this fight. :)

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Post by amelius » Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 1:30 PM UTC

tostitos1979 wrote: post #2

Fantastic! What's next? How about paying software engineers during full day interviews?

How about just disclosing app and music sales statistics, so everybody can make an informed decision about whether to produce for the platform or not.

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Post by themartorana » Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 1:31 PM UTC

noobermin wrote: post #3

Well, even given the variety of opinions in the discussion yesterday, I think most people will be happy here. Apple did the right thing, at the very least, for good PR purposes.

Right on. If we blame them for poor decisions, it's rather mean to then blow off the righting of that wrong. Kudos where they are due. Maybe it is for PR purposes, but at least the outcome is positive.

Thanks, Apple.

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Post by JonnieCache » Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 1:32 PM UTC

tostitos1979 wrote: post #2

Fantastic! What's next? How about paying software engineers during full day interviews?

Some people do actually do that.

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Post by kincardine » Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 1:32 PM UTC

tostitos1979 wrote: post #2

Fantastic! What's next? How about paying software engineers during full day interviews?

I was paid during the final round of interviews for the job I currently have.

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Post by kincardine » Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 1:33 PM UTC

So, without making a judgement call on this actual decision.

It amazes me that no one saw this type of reaction from artists (and the generally pro-artist consumer base) coming when the overall business plan was created. And that the concession was made so quickly...