Daily Archives: January 26, 2010

We Will Always Be Free, MTV

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Here is an interesting blog post musing about the pending trend of charging for content on the web.

Many sites will begin to charge for movies and video content. The MTV movie blog is rightfully concerned about this trend.

It mentions SnagFilms and Funny or Die as two sites that they are concerned may start to charge consumers.

I have said it before and will say it again; SnagFilms will always be free to consumers. Our filmmakers want their films to be seen far and wide and they want to help charities in the same breath. Our goal is to liberate documentaries and good work films to the largest possible audience.

We may – in the future - innovate in some types of paid download to own services or offer DVD versions of the films but our streaming basic services will ALWAYS be free. Enjoy SnagFilms.com, the best value on the Internet today. And chill MTV. Don’t fret. Enjoy and be happy.

Earl W. Stafford, Hero

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Earl W. Stafford is a real life hero. Read this account of his exploits on United Airlines Flight 223 this past Saturday in the Washington Post.

Earl is a noted local philanthropist; an active member of Venture Philanthropy Partners (VPP); and – by luck – will be in attendance at the Capitals game in our owner’s box tomorrow night.

His fast action saved lives and averted a catastrophe. Thank goodness for Earl.