|
My two cents are that in this specific case, Ms. Crow's and Mr. Prendergast's use of the word "we" merits a close reading.
IMHO, Ms. Crow is calling out her fans, her corporate partners (especially Apple Computer, Inc.), but most of all herself. She is pointing the finger at herself and acknowledging that she is part of the problem she wants to solve. She is saying We need to walk the walk we talk.
Traditional media are in very bad decline--especially recorded music. Ms. Crow has a lot to lose if the established music industry continues to collapse. She has a huge stake in the ongoing quest to find a sustainable business model for new media. I think that she's taking a professional and personal risk by raising the stakes and rocking the boat.
YMMV.
|