I want people to be able to profit from value they create, even if that value is easily copied. I also think that copying/sharing content -- writing, photographs, music, art, video -- has been incredibly healthy for the Internet and really everyone on the planet.
I've seen a couple of "Donate" buttons attempt to solve monetization for content creators that don't sell ads. I think there's room for a standard like this, something that could be easily attached to a byline that could travel with copied work.
If you "love" content enough to copy it, maybe you'll also copy a byline with a built-in donation link. If the content gets copied enough, and people get accustomed to easy and small donations just like Facebook Likes and Twitter Retweets, then perhaps the culture of sharing content can financially displace the monopolies imposed by copyright.
I've seen a couple of "Donate" buttons attempt to solve monetization for content creators that don't sell ads. I think there's room for a standard like this, something that could be easily attached to a byline that could travel with copied work.
If you "love" content enough to copy it, maybe you'll also copy a byline with a built-in donation link. If the content gets copied enough, and people get accustomed to easy and small donations just like Facebook Likes and Twitter Retweets, then perhaps the culture of sharing content can financially displace the monopolies imposed by copyright.