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PeeJay
23rd February 2013, 06:49
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10867173
nzspokes
23rd February 2013, 06:56
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10867173

Wow. :lol: A whole 88c.......

Build a bridge.
Maha
23rd February 2013, 07:42
Wow. :lol: A whole 88c.......

Build a bridge.

Not for 88c you can't..
The Lone Rider
23rd February 2013, 07:47
Found tracks I wanted on iTunes.

Didn't want to use iTunes.


Looked around for this obscure music elsewhere online.

Found it. Bought it.


Fuck iTunes.
nzspokes
23rd February 2013, 07:50
Not for 88c you can't..

Lego? :baby:
haydes55
23rd February 2013, 07:55
I can't afford to buy all my music iff itunes so I don't buy anything off them. I have over $5000 worth of music on my computer. An extra 88c might make ny music be worth closer to $7000. Can i insure my music collection and computer then drop it? :lol:

You only get ripped off if you choose to be. Id rather buy a motorbike and pay the rent than pay for music. It's not like without paying you can't get it.
nzspokes
23rd February 2013, 08:26
I can't afford to buy all my music iff itunes so I don't buy anything off them. I have over $5000 worth of music on my computer. An extra 88c might make ny music be worth closer to $7000. Can i insure my music collection and computer then drop it? :lol:

You only get ripped off if you choose to be. Id rather buy a motorbike and pay the rent than pay for music. It's not like without paying you can't get it.

First world problems......
Mom
23rd February 2013, 08:33
I'll sell you an "f" and a "u" for 88 cents :yes:
Berries
23rd February 2013, 11:43
Ripped off by the internet
No shit.

And I didn't even need to read the link to say that.
neels
23rd February 2013, 11:54
Apple are ripping people off and charging more than stuff is worth, holy crap, who'd have thunk? :weird:
SMOKEU
23rd February 2013, 13:06
Paying for music is just plain dumb.
Disco Dan
23rd February 2013, 14:39
People PAY for music?

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTEpKpxMQZKSOEGRsLvGFZPvVIE2MazZ f62Z8E4YGIUx5WA94xpQA
bogan
23rd February 2013, 15:15
I can't afford to buy all my music iff itunes so I don't buy anything off them. I have over $5000 worth of music on my computer. An extra 88c might make ny music be worth closer to $7000. Can i insure my music collection and computer then drop it? :lol:

You only get ripped off if you choose to be. Id rather buy a motorbike and pay the rent than pay for music. It's not like without paying you can't get it.

I think its only singles that happens with, who the fuck buys singles anyway? If an artist can make a song worth listening too, surely the rest of the album is worth a dabble at least.


Paying for music is just plain dumb.

...or ethical, I might not have paid for all my music, but I do recognise that it is ethical to give something back to people who have made something I enjoy.
Indiana_Jones
23rd February 2013, 16:18
I can see what they're getting at here, the principle etc. Personally I don't bother with iTunes, because for a start it doesn't work on my computer and then the fact I don't want a low quality mp3. I'd rather spend said cash on a CD or LP.

-Indy
SMOKEU
24th February 2013, 08:39
...or ethical, I might not have paid for all my music, but I do recognise that it is ethical to give something back to people who have made something I enjoy.


It's the jews in the middle who are getting most of the money, not the "artist".
bogan
24th February 2013, 09:06
It's the jews in the middle who are getting most of the money, not the "artist".

So you think its more ethical that the artist gets nothing, instead of a small amount? Or do you spend a bit on their concerts or merchandise instead?
SMOKEU
24th February 2013, 11:47
So you think its more ethical that the artist gets nothing, instead of a small amount? Or do you spend a bit on their concerts or merchandise instead?


I'm not rich enough to afford concert tickets or merchandise. If I can jump a fence and get in for free I'd be keen to see a live gig.
Sable
24th February 2013, 19:35
Paying for music? On the internet? HAH
328FTW
24th February 2013, 20:31
http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/23400000/Metalocalypse-dethklok-23405724-500-250.jpg



Tried to pay for the obscure kinda bands I like. Can't find shit that's fair, $30 for an online album? No

Electronic media like this needs a better service that isn't some huge corporate that jacks the prices. Look at the service for games on steam; cheap with a nice interface, good service, regular updates, secure, plenty of sales and deals regularly. Steam greenlight helps bring on a user driven support system for new games.

If the music industry had something like that I'd wager it would be quite popular. Problem is the music industry is just giants like itunes with their head firmly up their ass. Along with the RIAA, the whole dotcom scandal etc
Headbanger
24th February 2013, 21:38
The music industry has failed both its customer base, and the artists.

Apparently the answer is to really fuck everyone over.
bogan
24th February 2013, 21:43
I'm not rich enough to afford concert tickets or merchandise. If I can jump a fence and get in for free I'd be keen to see a live gig.

Ok, I can understand it if your situation doesn't allow much music expenditure, but what strikes me a completely retarded is encouraging others to pirate it too...