Monday, January 19, 2009

Artist Rights Debate

I really feel that listeners should rightfully pay for an artists music. They spent years perfecting their work-shouldn't they get paid for it?

On the other hand, it is possible that due to free downloading that an artist has potential to make money. For example, lets say a friend of mine has given me a copy of a downloaded CD. Let's say that I realize I love the band and in return, I go see their concert next week and while Im there, I purchase a T-shirt, and a drink from the bar. Because of my downloaded CD, I have gone to see the concert, purchased one of the bands goods, and helped my local economy with the drink.

I'm not sure exactly who I agree with more- the artist or the listener?

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