 
You might remember earlier this year when the Motion Picture Academy made Youtube and others remove video clips of the 2007 Oscars from their websites.  I remember thinking, another huge mistake made by the top brass to protect something that needs not be protected. Here were a bunch of people watching clips of the Oscars who would not normally watch. Now, I can see how an argument could be made that the MPA is losing money on this internet video. But come on these people didnt watch the boring four hour telecast to start. Maybe, just maybe these people checking out a cool clip on Youtube will get them to tune in next year. Better yet, to avoid this the MPA should have its site post the highlight video with ads on their site right after the Oscars. Smart.
Here is yet another wise move by the MPA. They are suing an Oscar fan site for essentially promoting the Oscars for free. The MPA is mad that this once free fan site has got a couple of google ads to help pay bandwith bills. I understand the battle that is taking place between the two sides. I just wish old school media could pull its collective head out of the mud and realize things that are free can lead to the trees with money on them.
