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Originally Posted by the real stuff
Maybe this is raising people's standards -- these days a CD has to be a little more worthy in the consumer's eye before he decides to buy it. Otherwise he could just download it for free off soulseek, right?
I've been exposed to a lot of artists through downloading mp3s -- Underworld included -- and for some of those artists I now own their entire back catalogue. These are some of my favorite bands now.
The process of discovering new music on the internet with no risk involved is (arguably) an improvement over what we might have done before, which is buying a CD in the store based on something you might have heard and ultimately not digging it much. There was a risk of not getting your money's worth. Downloading free music eliminates this risk.
Not saying that makes it right or wrong, just offering my thoughts.
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i'll go the extra mile and say that *is* what makes it right.
to think that some years ago people would drop a 20 on a CD they had a 50/50 chance of giving it to the bargain bin... it's nuts.
maybe not so much for those with a bank account, but when you're 13-16 or so, it kinda sucks getting ripped off with a bad CD. and probably keeps people away from getting as involved in music as others.
now people KNOW what they like before they potentially buy it, making music their money's worth, instead of marketing teams blinding you with PR and dodgy reviews.
i remember being 14 and thinking "i really, REALLY dont want to spend ten dollars on an orbital single with three tracks" so GUESS WHAT? i stole it! now i know there's no one to blame there but myself, and it's wrong, but since napster and having regular access to P2P programs from then on, that attitude really dropped off (that and me growing up and deciding shoplifting is a shitty thing to do in life...
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