What's In It For Us?
Say you're trying to explain to a group of smart law enforcement-sympathetic people why innovation is a great thing.
Some messages work: “you don't want one industry (Hollywood) controlling what another (high-tech) can do — this is all about money, and Hollywood wants high-tech to bear their costs.” They nod.
Some messages don't: “through the internet, law enforcement is getting access to more information than you ever thought possible.” They shake their heads. Nope. Not a persuasive message.
The question comes back: “What's the benefit of P2P to law enforcement?” Why should we support something that seems to be a place for child porn, spyware, and copyright infringement?
What's in it for us?
If you have any answers, let me know.