Nadril Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Runescapeloser: I think I've done it at least 10 times before, you just get tired of it. Besides, I have three downloaded albums on my computer so I haven't got the right to talk anymore. Wait, you mean argue with me? :P Here let me be the first to justify why I pirate music. I have no intentions of buying any of my music, so if I didn't pirate it I simply wouldn't listen to it, thus nobody's losing any money. That's generally the justification I can kind of side by. That and an article I read a while back stating that the word of mouth advertisement that bands get through illegal downloading is worth it, given that the pirate wouldn't have bought the album anyways. Of course I still don't really want to try and justify it, although I do think that artists could make a lot more money if they simply dropped their labels. Personally I think some artists underestimate how amazing word of mouth is for advertisement these days. Even if you're relatively new to the scene if you have good material available for download (supported through paid advertisements or what will you) than you will have people catch on fast. Really though it is a battle the record companies aren't going to win. NIN already proved that the download method worked, now it's just time for other artists to catch on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairyyoshi Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Yeah, I have to admit I pirate music. Unless theres a band which I listen to all the songs (like Cauterize and Audiovent). For those, I buy the CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Yes, I do. A lot. I just listen to a lot of music in general. However... I also buy more CDs than ANYONE else my age that I know. If I didn't start pirating music I would never have gotten into music in the way that I am, and I wouldn't have ever purchased so many. I'm not saying that pirating isn't bad or anything, I'm just saying that I buy a lot of music... and that I don't have $10000 to spend on CDs. EDIT: To the guys above, yes, word of mouth is huge. I would NEVER go out and buy a CD of a band that I've never listened to. I can't even count all of the bands that I've downloaded music from, liked it, and then the next time they release an album I go and buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Halo Chief Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 no. pirating IS ILLEGAL, why it's called PIRATING. limewire and others are illegal, despite what they say on agreements page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 no. pirating IS ILLEGAL, why it's called PIRATING. limewire and others are illegal, despite what they say on agreements page.Pirating is not illegal where I live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alg Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I think another plus for buying a full album rather than just downloading a song is that you get the full album. Sure, you could download it, though my personal experience is that every time I get a full album, the songs I overlook over the ones I would have just downloaded end up being my favorites :lol: Though Internet Radio is great. If there's a heaven, it had better have Pandora :lol: I painted some stuff and put it on tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intriguing Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Besides, those guys are rich enough already, amirite? Not trying to justify it, but why does anyone want to protect there hundred acre forest when all I need is a twig? You're right. A musician should love what he/she does. If he/she can get the basic needs and a bit more for some luxury, why would you need millions upon millions of dollars? Because musicians are all so rich, right? I have no problem with you pirating music--I do it myself--but that is a terrible justification for pirating music. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 no. pirating IS ILLEGAL, why it's called PIRATING. limewire and others are illegal, despite what they say on agreements page.Pirating is not illegal where I live. Where do you live + when can I move? USA Patriot Act makes me a little scared when I torrent these days... if they ever took a stand against piracy they could get instant records of who did what and when and where. :o In Canada, downloading for personal use is fine. Uploading and sharing it isn't. Police here don't bother with individuals though... :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomy Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Yeah. Also alot more convienient then going to a CD store or ordering online. Doomy edit: I like sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayOxide Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Who cares if you pirate? The bands? Oh well.. Their fault. If they just stopped making MP3 tracks and made only, like, the old record things then there would be no pirating? I dont need a siggy no moar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenticular_J Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Most modern record players can take vinyls and upload them onto your computer as mp3s. I have almost 1,000 songs just from that #-o catch it now so you can like it before it went so mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieeMania12 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Who cares if you pirate? The bands? Oh well.. Their fault. If they just stopped making MP3 tracks and made only, like, the old record things then there would be no pirating? Actually, you can convert cds, vinyls, and even cassettes into mp3s. We should euthanize anyone who lacks the capability to contribute to society in any way.Please don't elect this man for president in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 [yt]u_oAplHmZEA[/yt] 1.7k posts lol [bleep] the law, they can eat my dick that's word to Pimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forerunner Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Used to. Made up for it by buying the actual albums though. Don't do it any more, I try to support my favourite artists by actually buying their albums. Only fear God,Know the weapons of the weak,The weakness of the hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstain Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 [yt]u_oAplHmZEA[/yt] 1.7k posts lol Haha, leave them broke. Yeah right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intriguing Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Haha, leave them broke. Yeah right While it is perhaps not so relevant to the artists you see on the charts, it's pretty true for mid-level artists (as an example, artists with less than one million plays on Last.FM). Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verminox Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I prefer having the CD. Anyway if i like a band then im going to support them by paying for their music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild_goat_14 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'm actually about to go use Limewire right now. I shall take my flock underneath my own wing, and kick them right the [bleep] out of the tree. If they were meant to fly, they won't break their necks on the concrete.So, what is 1.111... equal to?10/9. Please don't continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcneilp Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Nope, i buy the Cd if i like the band as i like having my growing collection of Cd's going along my wall. Can't do that with music files on a computer. It isn't in the castle, It isn't in the mist, It's a calling of the waters, As they break to show, The new Black Death, With reactors aglow, Do you think your security, Can keep you in purity, You will not shake us off above or belowScottish frictionScottish fiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenticular_J Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Nope, i buy the Cd if i like the band as i like having my growing collection of Cd's going along my wall. Can't do that with music files on a computer. That's one reason I've started collecting vinyl. Interesting conversation piece. catch it now so you can like it before it went so mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElkNight Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'm actually about to go use Limewire right now. Limewire fails. 8,180WONGTONG IS THE BEST AND IS MORE SUPERIOR THAN ME#1 Wongtong stalker.Im looking for some No Limit soldiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle229 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'm actually about to go use Limewire right now. Limewire fails. Except for getting you any song for free in a few seconds. Get back here so I can rub your butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElkNight Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'm actually about to go use Limewire right now. Limewire fails. Except for getting you any song for free in a few seconds. And a virus every other song. 8,180WONGTONG IS THE BEST AND IS MORE SUPERIOR THAN ME#1 Wongtong stalker.Im looking for some No Limit soldiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElkNight Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Duh. 8,180WONGTONG IS THE BEST AND IS MORE SUPERIOR THAN ME#1 Wongtong stalker.Im looking for some No Limit soldiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemeja Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'm actually about to go use Limewire right now. Limewire fails. Except for getting you any song for free in a few seconds. And a virus every other song. Explain :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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