Louis C.K.'s $5, DRM-free comedy special, and what we think about it.

Here are the reasons I just bought this special:1. Louis CK is hilarious. And awesome. And writing an all-new special is actually INSANE. And I’m looking forward to watching it.2. This is a newish experiment in telling people: “Hey, I trust you to not pirate this. If you like me, pay me for the things I make so I can make more things.” And that is a wonderful mentality. (See: Jonathan Coulton, who also does this).Just a side note: there will be meanies who pirate this. But the normal excuses for pirating like “I’m lazy” and “the record labels get most of the money anyway” or whatever - those are GOING AWAY. And that makes me really happy.Another side note: What is our experience with this “pay people you like for things” mentality? VERY GOOD SO FAR. On our website, we sell a lot of our music for $10/$1/$0 depending on the album, and we have a “name your own price if you want” thing, because Bandcamp lets us. We are startled by how many people are eager to exchange their money for creative expression they enjoy, even when they don’t have to. Thank you, awesome people who are supporting future artists. Thank you very much.