Selling video clips and imagery has been around a long time (see paparazzi). However selling a “Tweets” would be a Quote from an individual. Even if not copyrighted, it would still be plagiarism for another individual to use it. However a copyrighted catchphrase (a Tweet) that characterize a person, group, idea, or point of view, can be bought and sold, it’s done all the time. As such it’s nothing new.
Technically – they do exist, in that the electrons and such physically exist in the pattern that leads to the representation on the screen. However, I guess I’ve never been rich enough to be willing to pay a premium for exclusivity. If I bought something there was only one of – it wasn’t BECAUSE there was only one of it, it was because I liked whatever it was and there HAPPENED to be only one of it.
I actually grossed enough money selling virtual real estate in Second Life that once I converted the Linden Dollars to US Dollars, Linen Lab had to “1099” me! Fortunately, I was able to deduct what I have to pay for server rent to said Linden Lab. But I still made a small net profit!
Imagine over 3 years ago
Like Bernie Madoff.
pearlsbs over 3 years ago
Bitcoin?
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 3 years ago
Is the Brooklyn Bridge virtual?
wiatr over 3 years ago
I do wonder at people who have more money than brains.
chuckcork1 over 3 years ago
Should have opted for Timeshare as a scam.
bxclent Premium Member over 3 years ago
Thomas Tusser Quotes
A fool and his money are soon parted.
gantech over 3 years ago
True visionaries are oft unappreciated in their time.
Michael G. over 3 years ago
“Do you know that real estate prices have gone up 1929 since 1000 percent?” – Groucho, in “The Coconuts”.
blakerl over 3 years ago
Selling video clips and imagery has been around a long time (see paparazzi). However selling a “Tweets” would be a Quote from an individual. Even if not copyrighted, it would still be plagiarism for another individual to use it. However a copyrighted catchphrase (a Tweet) that characterize a person, group, idea, or point of view, can be bought and sold, it’s done all the time. As such it’s nothing new.
tony_n_jen2003 over 3 years ago
Did you sell fake patents to your mother?
Ratkin Premium Member over 3 years ago
I still don’t understand NFTs (non-fungible tokens).
Judy Saint Premium Member over 3 years ago
Much like religion.
Thinkingblade over 3 years ago
Technically – they do exist, in that the electrons and such physically exist in the pattern that leads to the representation on the screen. However, I guess I’ve never been rich enough to be willing to pay a premium for exclusivity. If I bought something there was only one of – it wasn’t BECAUSE there was only one of it, it was because I liked whatever it was and there HAPPENED to be only one of it.
Bradley Walker over 3 years ago
One of those strips where I can’t decide if Brewster is being stupid or snarky.
Bilan over 3 years ago
Haven’t people been selling novels, movies, air time and lectures for a long time?
Ricky Bennett over 3 years ago
I can picture that…
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
Kind of like digital comic books- cost the same as hard copies? Why?
RobertReite over 3 years ago
I actually grossed enough money selling virtual real estate in Second Life that once I converted the Linden Dollars to US Dollars, Linen Lab had to “1099” me! Fortunately, I was able to deduct what I have to pay for server rent to said Linden Lab. But I still made a small net profit!
bakana over 3 years ago
Why would anyone Buy a Tweet?
chain gang charlie over 3 years ago
M.A.G.A, m.a.g.a ma..mmble , mum,,,O forget it!
R.U. Kidding over 3 years ago
Hey, the Brooklyn Bridge exists!