[pp.int.general] cultural flatrate: PP position?

[Richard Stallman]

    But what would you respond to the argument that for a small flat fee per 
    internet attachment, the record companies are prepared to sign a peace 
    treaty,

As far as I know, they are not prepared to agree to any such thing.
If someone makes this argument, his facts are wrong.

It is conceivable that at some point they will offer such a deal.  If
that occurs, whether to accept the deal will be a strategic question.
The precise details of the deal will be crucial.  It might be
advantageous to propose a temporary truce rather than a permanent
settlement.

What is clear is that the way to get the best outcome, whether through
victory or through compromise, is to demand changes that achieve the
real goal.  The time for compromise -- if ever -- is in negotiation
with someone that can deliver, and not before.