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RE: Why I don't steal music anymore
Listening to or even obtaining non-free/label music legally is now easier than ever with online-platforms and services like YouTube and Deezer where open-source software can download the source using their published API (even if it's against their TOS).
I don't see the need to actually pirate, illegally copy music, torrent, or ripping music off of disks anymore.
Of-course if you like a particular song you're listening to you should always consider supporting the artist regardless, regardless if you can get it for free.
very nicely put. I remember a story about how Trent Reznor (spelling?) got tired of his label and just decided to release his music online for free and put a "donate" button there. he actually made more money by doing it this way since the record label routinely takes 80% of the profits. I am making up these stats but the story is true.
According to this study with non-existent piracy economy is worse off:
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