(Via kuro5hin): Frank et al, Viant Corporation: There are many who believe the first step should be to finish the job of eliminating the free competition, to drive piracy back underground,and to make it clear who is in control. In effect, many seem to be saying, “Let’s win the war before designing the peace.” Clueful essay, but with an attitude like that they’ll end up alienating most of their most astute — and passionate — customers before they get a chance to broker a peace.