I do hope this article in the Times it accurate. If it is, it represents a decent compromise for all involved in the implementation of the Digital Britain Report.
“The music industry is preparing to back down from its demands that people caught downloading songs illegally be disconnected from the internet after a revolt by leading musicians.
“UK Music, the body that represents the British music scene, will release a statement today clarifying its stance on file-sharing. It has been forced to drop any mention of cutting off internet connections, to ensure unity across the industry.”
I look forward to reading the statement later today.
George Osborne:”I’m going to move off the box that Andrew was standing on [laughs].. the Sarkozy box!”
OK, it was a quip, but it does show the imbecilic nature of George Osborne. He really can’t stop himself. Now don’t get me wrong, I often suffer the same tendency but I’ve never wanted to be Chancellor of the Exchequer.
People I respect in the Conservatives tell me that he is actually good company and the real brains in the Cameron camp. I’ve only ever seen him act like an idiot.
It’s taken a bit of time to realise just how much the Facebook site has changed in the last six months. The added funtionality, in particular fan pages and self generated targetted classified ads, as well as the ability to livestream content to a specified page, makes it what could be the most significant platform for political engagement in the next general election.
I’ve set up a “fan” page here: Tom Watson Facebook Page. Feel free to drop by and sign up.
