If I cannot port music into other forms for my own personal enjoyment, then the RIAA is in effect selling me less product for more money. This personally makes me more inclined to listen to the radio and less likely to buy a CD. If the large recording studios won't service my needs who will ? I envision a scenario where people buy "uncontrolled" digital media for a fee on the web directly from its creators, eliminating the recording industry all together. Perhaps this would even increase value for the consumer and profit for the artist as an expensive layer would not be chewing the profits. Just imagine a sign at your favorite venue: "Did you enjoy tonight's performance ? Download it for $3.99 when you get home at http:...." Maybe it would even be an included option when you buy tickets for large shows.
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If I cannot port music into other forms for my own personal enjoyment, then the RIAA is in effect selling me less product for more money. This personally makes me more inclined to listen to the radio and less likely to buy a CD. If the large recording studios won't service my needs who will ? I envision a scenario where people buy "uncontrolled" digital media for a fee on the web directly from its creators, eliminating the recording industry all together. Perhaps this would even increase value for the consumer and profit for the artist as an expensive layer would not be chewing the profits. Just imagine a sign at your favorite venue: "Did you enjoy tonight's performance ? Download it for $3.99 when you get home at http:...." Maybe it would even be an included option when you buy tickets for large shows.