[oclug] Music Downloading and Copyright

[psaz at rogers.com]

> I'd like to see a realistic survey done, untainted by positions on either
> side.  I don't think we'll ever see that though.


Speaking of which, I have allot of trouble believing those
 claims that MP3s have increased CD sales. I know I've
 rarely baught a CD for that exact reason.

But face the facts, in the past, artists deserved the money 
they made from their music. Allot of them were actual 
musicians. Now with no talent hookers like Britney Spears 
and manufactured signers like American Idol etc. There is 
barely any effort put in the tracks...they are computer 
generated to sound catch, and after 2 or 3 plays they get 
so repetitive you wanna blow your brains out. Why the hell 
should I pay for that?

At least with MP3s, if a song is catchy, I can download it 
and listen to it and forget about it. Real talent I have NO 
objection to pay for. A CD that you can listent to time and 
time over again and hear diferent nuances and realise 
different musical aspects is well worth the money.

If the music industry wants to keep making money pedaling 
this crap, then charge me what its worth. 5$ a CD and I'll 
consider it. This approach isnt unlike the one taken in the 
past where the prices of LPs were lowered to compete with 
tape piracy.

Pierre

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