Ripped off via the internet

[bogan]

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]

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]

Paying for music? On the internet? HAH

[328FTW]

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]

The music industry has failed both its customer base, and the artists.

Apparently the answer is to really fuck everyone over.

[bogan]

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...