ok, so many of you piped in and told me to get rid of DRM. I couldn't agree with you all more!

However, my business partner, Rich, who thinks removing DRM will give everything away for free forever is trying to find a way, as usual, to fight me on the decision to remove DRM.

His questions are the following:

I am wondering if we can all make more sales by giving your traffic different purchasing options.

For instance, do you think that it might be an idea to consider offering:

1. Monthly Membership (as is now)
2. Pay-Per-Minute (like VOD)
3. Download To Own (pay like $5 per scene)

What are your thoughts on this?


Now, back to me. I think all the affiliates will shun taking 50% rev share on a $5 scene download. In addition, it will give the consumer the ability to nail us down as Beyonce and Britney Spears got nailed down by i-tunes. For example, if Ms. Spears does not produce a good 7 hits on her new "album" she is losing money. Virgin Megastore (and all DVD retailers) are going out of business because of i-tunes. Ms. Spears or Beyonce rarely sell a full CD at $14.95 retail anymore, they are only selling their strongest hits at $1.29 a pop! I also think education porn consumers on what DRM actually is will make them think twice about choosing a recurring membership.

Am I making any sense?

Who do you defend? Me, Collin or my business partner Rich?