Downloading ILLEGAL Music

Well, there are many people out there that do it, I am one of them, and I'm sure that many of you do, or have downloaded illegal music at one point in time. I was wondering what you thought about downloading music, good ? bad ? POST POST.

Personally, I think that people shouldn't download music because its hurting the companies that publish these cds, but I don't give a shit about the artists because they make plenty of money from doing tours and shows.

I feel the same way but it makes them not want to write music so we're really only hurting ourselved.

Or, in reverse it could make more controversial artists complain about it in their music.

Actually your just hurting the companies not the artists, the artists dont make much money off of the cd sales so i dont think they give a shit. They get their money off of concerts and selling stuff with their name on it. I dont dl excessive amounts of songs. I dont see much wrong with it unless its really really hurting the companies.

Yes but if CD sales are low they wont get booked for the big tours.

I think you mean "Illegally downloading music" not "downloading illegal music"... boy does that sound funny.

but I don't give a shit about the artists because they make plenty of money from doing tours and shows.

I honestly cannot believe I just read that. That's the stupidest thing I've ever seen.

Some people download, some people buy, it's just their choice...

Personally, I buy CDs sometimes, but mainly I download since I have a MD and not a CD player o.O And hell I'm not bothering to rip mp3s off a CD and then transfering them onto my MD

SA gives you all the porn and mp3s you want

YA FUCK THE POPO AND THE RIIA AND THE FUCKING FUCKEERS MUSIC INDUSTRIETHATS NEEDS TO GET SOME LARGE C0CKS IN ITS VESTIGULE!!!!!!!

but I don't give a shit about the artists because they make plenty of money from doing tours and shows. I honestly cannot believe I just read that. That's the stupidest thing I've ever seen.

Hate to contradict you Raz, but it's true, the tours land the biggest checks.

But

The record sales is what you need in the long run.

i download illegal music, but I hate the sites that make you pay to download certain music. It's just gay.

i have 86 full albums burned... i mean... bought... right...

EDIT.

Hello... if no one buys their CDs then how are they going to fund the shows?

but I don't give a shit about the artists because they make plenty of money from doing tours and shows. I honestly cannot believe I just read that. That's the stupidest thing I've ever seen. Hate to contradict you Raz, but it's true, the tours land the biggest checks. But The record sales is what you need in the long run.

adrenachrome 3> raziel

d3v did you not understand what adrenachrome said?

Hello... if no one buys their CDs then how are they going to fund the shows?

They get paid for the shows.. The show is 'funded' by whoever hosts the show.

Hello... if no one buys their CDs then how are they going to fund the shows? They get paid for the shows.. The show is 'funded' by whoever hosts the show.

probably what he means is.. if no one buys their cds who will want to host the show and "fund" them?
but i dont want to accidentally insert words or anything else in his mouth yet

EDIT. Last edited by Adrenachrome on 01-15-2004 at 05:57 PM

pwnt

Fuckign adrena, I didn't do anything wrong, why didn't you edit anyone elses posts? ....yeah.

Because I'm tired of your negativity, chill.

Don't get this thread closed.

Hate to contradict you Raz, but it's true, the tours land the biggest checks. But The record sales is what you need in the long run.

Yes, but for Dev to claim that a band makes all of it's money through tours is ludicrous. They don't pass around a collection plate at the end of the show and walk home with a handful of cash. They get paid to do the show, and the pay they recieve is because they worked their asses off to put on that show. They work like crazy while touring, and they get paid accordingly. That pay doesn't make up for numbshit retards donwloading all of their songs for free, unless you're Britney Spears and you get paid for simply breathing.

Plus, a great percentage of that money goes towards the venue and the people supporting the tour. To claim that you shouldn't be required to buy a band's CD because they make all of their money touring is ridiculous. They get paid to tour because it's hard work. They should also get paid for their music because you're listening to it.