http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Tue, 2 May 2006 17:15:11 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/04/04/161136.php#comment-362024 Craig: Did you get the invite I sent you? How is it working out for you? 362024@blogcritics.org Tue, 2 May 2006 17:15:11 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/04/04/161136.php#comment-354367 Great article Craig. I totally agree with Bill that you've done a "fair analysis" of current trends and some of the more interesting areas in this space. As you pointed out, it will be interesting to see how the artist first model works to curb any challenges La La may face. I like the nod that you've given <a href="http://www.peerflix.com">Peerflix</a>, especially since the notion of us moving beyond DVDs isn't wholly unimagiable. For now however, we are going to keep a laser focus on the DVD market. Best wishes, Jordan MacAvoy Marketing Guy, <a href="http://www.peerflix.com">Peerflix</a> 354367@blogcritics.org Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:48:04 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/04/04/161136.php#comment-346923 Craig any any four other people: I've got some invites I can hand out if you want them. Just let me know. My contact info is on my website. 346923@blogcritics.org Thu, 6 Apr 2006 01:59:00 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/04/04/161136.php#comment-346292 Craig, Very fair analysis. The difference is 'la la' works. Join the service and you'll see. We have more discs than anyone. We add a Wal-mart every 30 mintues and even more than Amazon has in inventory. Most relevant, we're built for people that enjoy music. Expect full digital capabilities from us before launch in July. Regards, bill founder, la la 346292@blogcritics.org Wed, 5 Apr 2006 02:51:15 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/04/04/161136.php#comment-346282 It is funny how US-focussed this site is. I would expect blogs to be more open-minded. In Germany a much more advanced service has been existing called <a href="http://www.hitflip.de" rel="follow">Hitflip</a>. User trade not only der music-CDs there but also DVDs, audiobooks, console games and computer games. 346282@blogcritics.org Wed, 5 Apr 2006 02:03:16 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/04/04/161136.php#comment-346134 How do these companies get venture capital when there are already similar sites out there that are offering the same thing for free like <a href="http://www.switchdiscs.com">SwitchDiscs.com</a>? I think I'm going to go get some venture capital myself to help me start a online DVD rental website. Brilliant! 346134@blogcritics.org Tue, 4 Apr 2006 20:41:45 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/04/04/161136.php#comment-346113 Good point. The only excuse I have is that the program is in a limited invite only beta right now. 346113@blogcritics.org Tue, 4 Apr 2006 19:42:44 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/04/04/161136.php#comment-346089 Silly criticism, but--why no link to the service? Yes, lala.com is easy to type in, but give them a little link love if you're going to review them. 346089@blogcritics.org Tue, 4 Apr 2006 19:20:01 EDT