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Victory man defends quirky anti-piracy video
By CMU Editorial | Published on Thursday 21 October 2010
There have been mixed opinions on the old internet about a quirky anti-piracy video published by US independent rock label Victory earlier this week and featuring American comedian Gilbert Gottfried. I kinda like it. Digital Music News, when linking to it, described it as being “very abrasive and questionable”.
Outspoken Victory boss Tony Brummel was not impressed with that description and he sent the website a note to say so. It says: “Nice jab this morning. The Gottfried piece is somewhat tongue in cheek (and was complete improv) but with an underlying and very important message. If we are training the consumers, young and old, that theft of intellectual property is alright – then we are doomed on much bigger issues (as it allows people to justify other types of illegal behaviour). Just because you can do it does not make it right”.
You can make your own mind up by watching the video here.
