Please forgive in advance my non-linear thought process. You know its a world of self righteous pricks who truly believe that what they say, act out, or sing is worth a cash value that is fueling an incredible amount of angst and hostility towards the 'capitalist' form of government. How can musicians like Metallica who receive $.02 per CD on the points system really back up the RIAA. This is why open source is so refreshing to many Americans. You must give credit where it is due, but don't have the audacity to expect a reward for everything you do in life. It is a society which believes individual entitlements, opposed to doing what is best for society. I think the Napster issue would be put into better perspective for most of the world if we tried to imagine Buddha, Jesus Christ, Moses and Mohamed not as prophets, and philosophers, but as motivational speakers charging per hour of spoken word. Where would the worlds religions be today? Lars, if you have something to say, by all means say it. That is what freedom is all about. But I and I alone will decide weather you deserve a reward for your thoughts. BuckP
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Please forgive in advance my non-linear thought process. You know its a world of self righteous pricks who truly believe that what they say, act out, or sing is worth a cash value that is fueling an incredible amount of angst and hostility towards the 'capitalist' form of government. How can musicians like Metallica who receive $.02 per CD on the points system really back up the RIAA. This is why open source is so refreshing to many Americans. You must give credit where it is due, but don't have the audacity to expect a reward for everything you do in life. It is a society which believes individual entitlements, opposed to doing what is best for society. I think the Napster issue would be put into better perspective for most of the world if we tried to imagine Buddha, Jesus Christ, Moses and Mohamed not as prophets, and philosophers, but as motivational speakers charging per hour of spoken word. Where would the worlds religions be today? Lars, if you have something to say, by all means say it. That is what freedom is all about. But I and I alone will decide weather you deserve a reward for your thoughts. BuckP