"Ms. Nicks, who was a very talented songwriter many years ago."

[kak125]

Originally Posted by Stephanie

music, like anything else, is a business. It has to make money via purchasing music various ways. And for a business to work money has to come in. I see this in my business too, people want everything for free and are appalled that I wrote them a prescription for a drug that costs money. They want all free samples, etc. and the same applies somewhat to the internet and music. Do you go to the grocery store and demand your groceries for free? Neh. A bit of rambling, but I think this applies to the internet and the music business.

I totally hear what you are saying. I have a good friend who wont buy any music but he will download everything from limewire. His excuse is that they make enough money and he has trouble paying the rent. The thing is I tell him is that if he wants his favorite artists to keep making music then he should pay for it because at some point they wont even bother wasting their time. I hate the fact that I pay for my music and alot of other people dont. Its annoying to me because you cant afford it that you feel the need to steal it. Ok I am done ranting now!

[Tango]

Originally Posted by kak125

I totally hear what you are saying. I have a good friend who wont buy any music but he will download everything from limewire. His excuse is that they make enough money and he has trouble paying the rent. The thing is I tell him is that if he wants his favorite artists to keep making music then he should pay for it because at some point they wont even bother wasting their time. I hate the fact that I pay for my music and alot of other people dont. Its annoying to me because you cant afford it that you feel the need to steal it. Ok I am done ranting now!

I appreciate your rant. Aren't you tired of these bums? These poor, destitute struggling fans who obviously have computers with burners/sound systems, electricity and a roof over their heads can't afford a buck to honestly download their favorite artist's music? I guess he's living beyond his means.

[kak125]

[QUOTE=Tango;908672]I appreciate your rant. Aren't you tired of these bums? These poor, destitute struggling fans who obviously have computers with burners/sound systems, electricity and a roof over their heads can't afford a buck to honestly download their favorite artist's music? I guess he's living beyond his means.

yeah you know what is even crazier is that he is a dj and he downloads a ton of music everyday so that he can play it later on while dj'ing. that makes it even worse because he is ripping somebody off so he can in turn make money from them. total crap and we get into an argument everytime he brings it up. i stole something once when i was about 12 years old and it cost me $112 which i had to pay back with money from a paper route i had. it took me like 4 weeks to do that but it taught me a very good lesson!