I believe the problem arises from the fact that different people have different ideas about why they are providing some sort of syndication feed.
Some arent really interested in syndication at all - they want their audience to be able to use software to automatically subscribe to and download their shows, ala podcasting. But they dont want their show content to be watchable from other websites. Some may not mind the summary of their content being syndicated, but want people to visit their site to see the actual video. Feeds without enclosures would serve this purpose. Some dont mind if the whole lot is available on other sites, just so long as its probably attributed with links back to their site. Likewise some people will really love having as many partners, networks, directories etc helping them with publicity etc. But some are probably interested in net video because they cant stand that stuff and want to avoid middlemen, and the modern equivalent of tv networks etc. In my opinion this is not going to get sorted any time soon, and so the real savvy thing to do is never make assumptions, always ask. And dont be surprised that some people wont think your service is a help to them, or are cynical about whats in it for you etc. If there is one assumption you could safely make, its that people like to be in control. From what Ive seen network2 has avoided some of the worst pitfalls and assumptions, but you could go even further to ensure the content creators feel respected etc. I would suggest that if you do not want to miss out on listing quality shows that may not want their video to be playable directly through your site, you could turn off that feature for their feeds and clicking on them instead takes the visitor to the content-creators site. That could be the default mode of operation for any show where you havent get got round to seeking explicit permission from the creator to embed their video. As for the title 'RSS as Relationship Tool', Im not sure I know of any real relationships that are fully automated using technology. Cheers Steve Elbows --- In [email protected], "leanbackvids" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The Wikipedia page for Web syndication mentions licensing, but > contrasts it with "web feeds". > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_syndication > > > --- In [email protected], Markus Sandy <markus.sandy@> > wrote: > > > > hmmm. what kind of *syndication* does that refer to? > > > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syndication > > > > i notice that the *implication* is that most are *paid* > > > > > > On Dec 14, 2006, at 4:25 PM, leanbackvids wrote: > > > > > This eventually leads us to the question of RSS usage... > > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_%28file_format%29#Usage > > > > > > RSS is short for Really Simple *Syndication*. > > > > > > When we publish our RSS files publicly, it is implied that we > > > authorize the syndicating of our content. > > > > > > At that point, I think there is very little control over > who/where/how > > > your content is actually syndicated. > > > > > > The whole point is to free content, not restrict it. > > > > > > -Matt > > > http://vlogmap.org > > > > > > --- In [email protected], Markus Sandy <markus.sandy@> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > i think i see a difference > > > > > > > > aren't fireant and mefeedia "opt-in" ? > > > > > > > > also, i don't think they *feature* sites from people who wish > > > otherwise > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Dec 14, 2006, at 1:32 PM, Heath wrote: > > > > > > > > > I don't see what you are doing as any different than Fireant, or > > > > > MeFeedia, etc. You are providing a way to view video on the web, > > > > > vlogs, etc.....at least you are providing link backs and other > > > > > things, there are plenty of sites around that just "take" your > > > feed > > > > > and you would never know it. Ran across a few of those, now THAT > > > > > bothers me, just taking, but I don't see what you are doing > > > > > as "wrong"..... IMO you have been honest and above board, so no > > > > > worries on my end.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- > > Markus Sandy > > http://feeds.feedburner.com/havemoneywillvlog > > http://feeds.feedburner.com/apperceptions > > http://feeds.feedburner.com/digitaldojo > > http://feeds.feedburner.com/spinflow > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
