[twelvechairs]

I agree the article is one sided, but rather than your view I still think its a moot point. Internet sales grew 18.4%, whilst overall sales were down 3.9%. I'm not sure either of these figures are so far out of line with what is happening in other countries for either side to claim they say anything about the impacts of this law clearly.

[paulsutter]

Excellent point - what's called for here is a real comparative study, and this new French law is an opportunity for that.

Unfortunately we're going to hear two diametrically opposite views, both "based on the numbers", neither shedding light on the subject.