It depends on the situation. I do both, whether you define it as "illegal" or not. I have downloaded music "illegally," as in downloading a song or album or two from sites such as yousendit simply because it's convenient. I haven't gotten in trouble yet for it, and I don't plan to stop anytime soon.
With that said, however, I still have iTunes, and I do buy giftcards for myself so I can load up my account with money so I can buy music as well.
Anyway, my point is, I do not think it's wrong to "illegally" download music. I think it depends on the artist's personal preference, not the record company. If the artist wants their music to be easily and readily accessible, then their music should be easily accessible. The same should be true if the artist wants their music to be exclusively purchased. Of course, if they were like the latter, then I wouldn't think they'd be worth a second listen. :)
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Date: 2006-01-13 06:00 am (UTC)With that said, however, I still have iTunes, and I do buy giftcards for myself so I can load up my account with money so I can buy music as well.
Anyway, my point is, I do not think it's wrong to "illegally" download music. I think it depends on the artist's personal preference, not the record company. If the artist wants their music to be easily and readily accessible, then their music should be easily accessible. The same should be true if the artist wants their music to be exclusively purchased. Of course, if they were like the latter, then I wouldn't think they'd be worth a second listen. :)
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