From: Martin Joseph (martyNT_at_barknaturalpet.com)
Date: Mon Feb 23 2004 - 11:22:40 PST
On Feb 23, 2004, at 9:45 AM, Newtopia wrote:
> Theft is theft, what lesson would that instill in the future
> generations? It
> doesn't matter how the music industry behaves within the law, it's
> their
> property. If they continue to behave in ways that consumers don't
> respond to
> (meaning that consumers reduce spending, not stealing) then they will
> be
> forced to change or go out of business.
>
> This is black and white, if you steal, it's wrong.
>
Sorry but i have to disagree.
If you turn on your radio and listen to a song is that stealing?
It all comes down to fair use. People should be able to share music
they own with there friends and neighbors. This has always been
expectable in the past, but the internet has provided a much easier
larger way to "share" music.
The reason people didn't just tape stuff off the radio as opposed to
buying it is that the quality was poorer and the album covers were
cool. Also there was bonus material on the albums that never were on
the radio.
The Music industry needs to stop persecuting little guys for "stealing"
music, and start offering some value in the music store if they want
that business to continue. CD like media that are of a very high
quality would attract some (like members of this list), bonus art work
and other bonus material would attract others.
Selling music online is also a great way to get some $ by insuring a
superior downloading experience and better sounding tracks (itunes).
Quite a fantastic way to buy music in my experience. Still this
doesn't help the record stores any.
Marty
PS Limewire sucks try poisoned.
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