On 27/03/2011 13:48, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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David wrote:
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Yes, I think that's a succinct and considered view. Just not mine. I
don't think 'talent', 'productivity', whatever, should be sold.

Since the dawn of history people have sold their skills and labour for
money (or equivalent). This applies whether your skills are as a farmer,
a warrior, a bureaucrat, a craftsman, a performer or indeed a writer,
composer or film-maker. Do you think that none of these skills or
talents should be "sold", or are you making a distinction between those
who produce physical products and those who produce "intellectual
property"?

Wonder what Rob would think if he wrote a book and sent the manuscript to
a publisher, and it was rejected, and returned.

Then found it was later published and became a best seller with nothing
being paid to him.


Ah well yes, I'd concede I am a hypocrite. Doesn't stop me thinking one
thing and doing something else.

In the example you give, I might expect a 'decent return'. If it
happened to be a best seller, I'd give up the day job, take a few year's
salary equivalent, and give the rest away.

So I'd be a little put out. But, and as I think most could guess, it's
really not likely to happen :-)

Rob