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MP3.com 'Subscriber Service'

Posted by timothy on from the now-how-much-would-you-pay dept.

nelomolen writes: "Looks like MP3.com is trying to promote a new $2.99/month ($29.99/year) ad-free service. as a listener I've come to love MP3.com as it provides exposure to a LOT of good music (and bad). In the past I know artists have had it out for MP3.com in regards to their "payback for playback" -- wonder if this new ad-free subscription service will help?"

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  1. MP3.com and Freedom of Speech by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    I have boycotted mp3.com since they banned The DeCSS Song. This song is obviously political commentary. How many other ideas have been quietly removed without anyone's knowledge? You can't miss what you never knew existed.
    -Scott

  2. Re:why? by ywwg · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I would think of paying because I want them to stay in business. Sure, I could pay 50 cents and take every single newspaper out of the dispenser, but I don't because I'm not an asshole. Likewise, just because you _can_ get rid of ads with various programs doesn't mean you should. Why not support a service you enjoy? I'm tired of all my favorite sites dying because they don't have any money, we don't need people like you making things worse

  3. MP3.com is just another label by BaptistDeathRay · · Score: 1, Insightful

    they stopped being fun when they went public. It's very sad to see the number of early, early supporters they've completely alienated with their mercenary ways. The musicians who support them -- MP3.com could do pretty much anything at this point and they'd still support them, which is a shame. The musicians who don't support MP3.com any longer... this isn't going to bring them back.

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  4. They got MY money... by mcrbids · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I love their service! I would happily trade a latte per month for their continued survival! I listen to them DAILY...

    Seriously, guys! This is one of the largeest available archives of international, cultural music... anywhere.

    They want less per month than a beer at the local pub. Give it to 'em! I urge my friends to do the same...

    -Ben

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    I have no problem with your religion until you decide it's reason to deprive others of the truth.