10 Jun 09
I have noticed that a lot of people justify piracy by pointing out that they don't support those record companies, but later on admit that they do buy music they like (from the same record companies). Has anyone considered keeping just the pirated copy, and sending a donation directly to the band?
10 Jun 09
Originally posted by twhiteheadNo, they are added by the blogger because they share similar interests. So 'advertising' was the wrong word, sorry. Bloggers typically promote other blogs that share the same interests.
And some of those other blogs are making money - which is why they are advertising on the blogs you read.
10 Jun 09
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Originally posted by twhiteheadPractically all the things I buy are either distributed by the artists themselves or are on good record labels. (If anyone considers Mute Records to be a cabal of bloodsuckers, please let me know, I'll have been deluded for far too long.)
I have noticed that a lot of people justify piracy by pointing out that they don't support those record companies, but later on admit that they do buy music they like (from the same record companies). Has anyone considered keeping just the pirated copy, and sending a donation directly to the band?
Edit -- can't think when last I bought something from Sony or whatever new.
10 Jun 09
Originally posted by Bosse de NageDo you not like any music produced by Sony, or do you not listen to it on principle or do you not pay for it on principle?
Practically all the things I buy are either distributed by the artists themselves or are on good record labels. (If anyone considers Mute Records to be a cabal of bloodsuckers, please let me know, I'll have been deluded for far too long.)
Edit -- can't think when last I bought something from Sony or whatever new.
10 Jun 09
Originally posted by twhiteheadI don't mind Bob Dylan or what have you but I can't be bothered to listen to it somehow. My obsessions don't seem to be catered for by major record labels!
Do you not like any music produced by Sony, or do you not listen to it on principle or do you not pay for it on principle?
10 Jun 09
Originally posted by Bosse de NageAnd if they were catered for, would you pirate the music or would you pay for it? Would you pay the record labels or try to find a way to get the money directly to the artist? Or will you decide when you get there?
I don't mind Bob Dylan or what have you but I can't be bothered to listen to it somehow. My obsessions don't seem to be catered for by major record labels!
10 Jun 09
Originally posted by twhiteheadThese are a lot of ifs. I can't imagine Current '93 signing to a major record label somehow.
And if they were catered for, would you pirate the music or would you pay for it? Would you pay the record labels or try to find a way to get the money directly to the artist? Or will you decide when you get there?
I like the idea about paying the artist directly, but then they may as well go the whole hog and distribute their own material.