I first heard about this on NPR, and it boggled my mind as to how the AP could ever think this would work. Techdirt, of course, has a nice write-up of the issue and the problems:

DRM has failed in almost every instance it’s been tried. Not only does it fail to actually prevent copying, it tends to piss off legitimate users and limit value rather than enhance it. And yet… people keep trying. But, honestly, I can’t think of anything as pointless as the latest move from the Associated Press which appears to be an attempt to DRM the news. That’s not what they call it, but that’s what it sounds like

via Associated Press Tries To DRM The News | Techdirt.

I get the frustration on the AP’s part. The world is changing, and they haven’t figured out to prevent that. They can try for legal changes, try DRM, or adapt. Adapting is hardest, but the only way to succeed long term.

Honestly, legal changes are the next best thing in terms of buying time to adapt. DRM-like approaches tend to frustrate and annoy even legitimate users. If your product is valuable, someone will go around your limitations. If they don’t — you’re dead, because the market just decided your product isn’t worth it.

How to adapt, though, is not clear.

NPR brings us some useful new “rules of the road” for those seeking jobs in today’s economy — I think this goes for lawyers as much as anyone. Just remember, while technology has altered some parts of job seeking and recruitment, the broad essentials (a good resume, networking, research, preparation, interview skills) remain the same.

Hiring managers say they stay clear of candidates who make these digital job-seeking mistakes:

• Not having an updated profile, with recommendations, on sites like LinkedIn or similar sites relating to your line of work
• Having a husband-and-wife e-mail address
• Having an AOL address. Some executives say those are very outdated.
• Not doing extensive research about the company, its culture and the position you’re applying for
• Not filing your resume digitally, even if you bring paper backups
• “Cold” e-mailing executives with whom you’ve never made a prior connection, either online or in person
• Asking an executive you’re hoping will hire you to be your “friend” on Facebook

via Job Seekers Find New Rules Of Recruitment : NPR.

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