I know this thread is getting long in the tooth but aren't we missing
something here?
If you're on a major label the relevant bodies (BMI/ASCAP and then
RIAA/BPI, I don't really care about the details) will fight your corner
with a huge gang of lawyers and X million dollar fines.
The take home message is: Don't f**k with major label music go and
pirate some independents because we won't (or are less inclined) to
chase that up.
We will then be left with a two tier system where independents won't be
able to go the digital distribution route even if they wanted to for
fear of all their stuff just disappearing into P2P and them making no
money. (Remember the pro-p2p argument only really works if people want
the tunes they find on p2p on vinyl, see Tom's post below....I'm not
discussing p2p tho. The point is we're in an era now where digital djing
is possible and vinyl isn't a necessity). The majors on the other hand
will obviously protect their IP vigorously and people will be more
inclined get legit DLs of that, ie. more money, and access to the new
digital market, for the majors.
Or have I missed something here?
robin...
point being that you gave money into the system to keep it going.
especially in independent music this is very important. if you
want to say "dont buy from big labels, steal from them" im not
going to argue. however i cant see what gain can be had from
stealing from indie labels at all. i love the idea of music being
free. i DL mp3s but i always buy what i love when its available.
