BEFORE COMMENTING:
If you insist on pirating all the music you listen to and you've never released an album with a working band, you know NOTHING about what it's like to be the victim. So get lost, we don't care what you have to say.
PIRATING DOESN'T JUST HURT THE ARTISTS THE DOWNLOAD:
With so many people stealing music, record companies just don't care about signing talented musicians anymore because their music won't make any money. All they care about is sellout musicians who do merchandise and TV spots and all that crap. When you download a successful band's music, they don't really get hurt. The pain is felt by the amazing band that plays at a bar every weekend and will never go past that because they don't care about making T-shirts.
I would appreciate it if anyone included that or something similar in their signature.
THOSE OF YOU WITH NEGATIVE COMMENTS:
As said above, we don't give a f*** what you have to say. If you think the TON of money to pay recording studios, producers, etc. to record an album should be given away for free then you can start your own group. You also come off looking like a cheap deadbeat, since when is $12.99 a high price for a lifetime of music you will enjoy? Yes, you can download music to see if you like it but then ACTUALLY BUY IT if you do end up liking it!
The actual disc and case only costs 50 cents to make, most of the money is for the hard work put towards making that music. Hard work includes the people at the studio. If you download music for free you might as well steal it from a store shelf.
IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD MUSIC:
Don't buy it. If I can't afford to go on a trip then I don't go. Listen to the radio, it's free. If you can afford a computer and internet service then you can afford a $12.99 CD. If a band you like has their music overpriced, it just means you're not looking in the right place. Try iTunes and Amazon, you can get better deals there.
If you're a teenager without a job that's rough, we're not gonna hate you for downloading it now but actually do buy the music once you start making some money.
People who have 300 CDs didn't get them all in 1 year, it takes time which is why there's something called a CD collection.
HOW I VIEW PEOPLE THAT DOWNLOAD:
You know what, it's ok to download a band's music if you're curious as to what they sound like before buying it later. Downloading and listening but not buying is what I'm trying to get at here.
PLEASE NOTE:
Don't go off with that "Musicians only get a small portion and record companies get the rest" bullsh**. Getting a small amount is better than getting nothing and besides ... a record label might drop a musician who doesn't sell too well, looks like that new album you're looking forward to isn't coming out anymore. Stealing from a thief is still stealing. And don't say stuff like "it's about the music, not the money!" Saying that isn't going to get you free studio time, or free artwork made, or free guitars ... so why should it get you free recording of the music? You might as well preach free entry to concerts, since the people at the studio matter just as much as the people backstage.
AS FOR THE PICTURE:
I'm aware that Napster is now legal but they're the ones who popularized the concept of P2P downloads.
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