Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

There's nothing stopping you using a paid for download service that offers free previews of each track.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

i had a look in to a few they all wanted card details, im not prepared to go in to the hassle of canceling something after the trial expires.....

i know how some compaines work and im not willing to commit myself to a service like that.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

And there's the crux of it .. it's less hassle to steal.

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stealing ? i dont i have the CD's to prove that.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

If you walked into a shop, picked up a CD and walked out with it, without paying, it's theft, if you went back the next day to pay for it because you liked it, it's still theft, you still committed the act of stealing.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

:dozey:

im sick of the pathetic analogys, this is diffarent the content is there, people either choose to use p2p or not its the persons choice some buy some dont, its a fact, learn to deal with facts and stick with the subject instead of using baseless analogys, each case has its merits, yes if you download and dont buy its wrong, however if you download and buy there is nothing wrong with that.

another CD sale, more money for the record company and artist.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

You're sick of them because you have absolutely no argument to counter the basic fact that you stole something, regardless of whether it was there for you to steal or not. Not for one minute did I say it was wrong to steal them, though, in principal obviously it is but as usual you get all childish, if you can't hold a mature conversation, do us all a favour and shut up.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

stole what ? yes according to the all revealing RIAA who remember are looking to make money as well, introducing measures to defend 'their clients'

it is stealing if you download and dont buy simply put.

im not the one telling people to shut up or calling them childish so you decide which one of us is, im just having a debate.

cant handle it ?

come up with better arguments come back to me then.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

According to the police who the RIAA wished, would arrest you, according to the court, who would convict you.



No, it's stealing whether you buy the CD or not.

You are childish, and I said, if you'd like to re-read, if you can't hold a mature conversation then shut up, you've obviously not managed to master either of them, perhaps you should have another go.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

the people they have convicted so far are parents whos children were downloading music, they thought it was not a problem until they saw that it was many people dont realise that its wrong.


just because the RIAA says it is ?

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

No, because the British judicial system say's it is.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

Most online music stores don't actually charge anything to the card unless you buy a track. The two I have tried are MSN Music Club (powered by OD2 so all OD2 services should be the same) and iTunes. I have to admit, I was a bit wary of giving OD2 my card details, but Apple had them already as I have purchased stuff online at the Apple Store, so although I needed to re-enter them, I felt safe.

In answer to everyone else: Have you ever taped anything from the Radio or TV because, although tolerated, I think that is still counted as theft?

Actually, I looked up the copyright act a while back, and as I understand it, but downloading music isn't actually considered theft, but is considered to be recieving stolen goods. It's still illegal, so I am just being picky.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

and they have actually prosecuted for this :dozey:

next you will be telling me you never copied a CD or downloaded an mp3 in your life :dozey:

thats what i meant by the above.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

Yep, was typing my post when you typed yours.

Re: Why is music piracy so bad?
 

Not that I know of in this country, [Mod Edit(Nemesis): Inflammatory Comments Removed].

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