>All the people downloading music strenuously claimed that the industry model was broken and they should come up with a new one
Most people now pay for their music through iTunes, easily-accessible YouTube channels, Patreon, or Satellite XM radio.
So I'd say they found new models - and they're working.
The issue with music was a different one (accessibility/distribution) and not a privacy-concerned one. So it doesn't quite fit. But they were able to change their business model to accommodate.
Now it's "change your business model or die." for another industry.
Most people now pay for their music through iTunes, easily-accessible YouTube channels, Patreon, or Satellite XM radio.
So I'd say they found new models - and they're working.
The issue with music was a different one (accessibility/distribution) and not a privacy-concerned one. So it doesn't quite fit. But they were able to change their business model to accommodate.
Now it's "change your business model or die." for another industry.