I think the direction will be based on “going viral” since that is the cheapest form of advertising and rewards quality

I haven’t been to a theatre or book store,, or music store in over 10 years.

Thanks Bittorrent.

And they will NEVER shut down torrents.

I have no idea where the industry is going, from the late 90s digital downloading (legal and otherwise) has increased a fair amount. The music industry (retail stores) should surely be the first to feel the pressure due to the far smaller size of downloaded files compared to the movie industry, but have sales really been lost? From most forums, it seems that those downloading do not care, and for one sole reason. They feel that theres proof that most downloading often do it out of habit alone, with possible proof of that being that the music and movie industries are still surviving, still paying their actors and singers millions of dollars for single albums and films. They believe that they do not give enough room for new participants. We are living in the whole world of celebrity with the hollywood/general ‘star’ factor where the industry only focuses on the main players. Its about making money from the public, not creativity. The simon cowell music karaoke shows were supposed to combat that, but theyve not changed the situation one bit, as they have started to focus on winners becoming hollywood esque celebrities themselves-more overpaid puppets for an overpaid industry. But even cowell himself has become bored and has decided to quit.

Who knows where we will be in 20 years time.

..as for what any members of congress get up to at work (or in their own homes), thats another story in itself, lol