[projectvrm] Why Google and Facebook need to go direct + IIW and TACMA

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That's the title of the latest post at ProjectVRM.

<http://hvrd.me/16DUQOL>

On the one hand, I've never felt fully comfortable talking about advertising 
here, because that's not what VRM is about. 

On the other hand, the tide of push-back by individuals and media (and 
friends here on this list) against liberties taken by ad-supported Web 
services and sites is starting to look like a Tsunami. Even if it isn't, 
surf's up. VRM developers are well-positioned to ride it.

In that piece I suggest we make "going direct" a topic at IIW. Whether that 
interests you or not, IIW is our show, and if you're on this list you should 
try to be there. Links:

http://www.internetidentityworkshop.com/
http://iiw17.eventbrite.com/

Also do your best to make it to "Terms and Conditions May Apply" 
<http://tacma.net/> an award winning documentary, presented by Customer 
Commons on Monday, October 21 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

It's in Santa Clara at the AMC Mercado 20.

The price is $11.00.

Sign up here: <http://www.tugg.com/events/5432>

It's right up our alleys. I saw it in New York last month and recommend it 
highly.

Doc