Them floppies are like the cassette tape. The just won't die. Too many people have 'em. Even if a new standard that is the modern equivalent of a floppy is introduced, it'll take years to phase them out. For once I think Mac is actually doing something intelligent by no longer including them in their systems.
My post seems to have drawn alot of comments. People are sayin' I don't know my ass from a hole in the ground. Here's the dilly. First of all, I live in Canada, (not a major center like Toronto either), so yeah, discs cost $20 here, and the good ones cost $25. Secondly not only did I work in a music store for 6 years, but I have also met with many bands (Big ones like Green Day, and the Cranberries, and little ones like NOFX, and Strung Out) and discussed their feelings on these issues, and for the most part I fully believe that these artists deserve the cash they are getting. Also I am in a band and have also promoted many shows for other bands. Number one conclusion from all of this: The music industry is fucked. There are alot of artists out there working their asses off to write songs, promote themselves and tour like crazy just to put food on the table. I would gladly pay the price of a CD to any indy artist because I know exactly where my money goes.(at least i have a good idea.)But at the same time there are crack head record execs who sign talentless momos and pay them a whole whackload of money, which basically ruins it for the little guy. Sadly it is taking the whole industry down the toilet. It is true there are many different opinions on the subject, but I think what it boils down too is this: If people can get shit for free instead of payin for it, they will. 'Nuff said.
artists make tons of cash. it's called $40 for a t-shirt at the show where you paid $75 to get in. They should give the cd's away. My feeling is that since we 'the consumer' made the industry what it is, we have the right to take it away.
If musicians would just get it throught their thick-ass skulls that if they didn't charge so bloody much for their music, people wouldn't steal it. Since it is common knowledge that CDs (packaging included) cost less than 2 bucks to manufacture, who in their right mind would pay $20 for a disc? If only I were in charge of the world...
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Them floppies are like the cassette tape. The just won't die. Too many people have 'em. Even if a new standard that is the modern equivalent of a floppy is introduced, it'll take years to phase them out. For once I think Mac is actually doing something intelligent by no longer including them in their systems.
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My post seems to have drawn alot of comments. People are sayin' I don't know my ass from a hole in the ground. Here's the dilly. First of all, I live in Canada, (not a major center like Toronto either), so yeah, discs cost $20 here, and the good ones cost $25. Secondly not only did I work in a music store for 6 years, but I have also met with many bands (Big ones like Green Day, and the Cranberries, and little ones like NOFX, and Strung Out) and discussed their feelings on these issues, and for the most part I fully believe that these artists deserve the cash they are getting. Also I am in a band and have also promoted many shows for other bands. Number one conclusion from all of this: The music industry is fucked. There are alot of artists out there working their asses off to write songs, promote themselves and tour like crazy just to put food on the table. I would gladly pay the price of a CD to any indy artist because I know exactly where my money goes.(at least i have a good idea.)But at the same time there are crack head record execs who sign talentless momos and pay them a whole whackload of money, which basically ruins it for the little guy. Sadly it is taking the whole industry down the toilet. It is true there are many different opinions on the subject, but I think what it boils down too is this: If people can get shit for free instead of payin for it, they will. 'Nuff said.
artists make tons of cash. it's called $40 for a t-shirt at the show where you paid $75 to get in. They should give the cd's away. My feeling is that since we 'the consumer' made the industry what it is, we have the right to take it away.
If musicians would just get it throught their thick-ass skulls that if they didn't charge so bloody much for their music, people wouldn't steal it. Since it is common knowledge that CDs (packaging included) cost less than 2 bucks to manufacture, who in their right mind would pay $20 for a disc? If only I were in charge of the world...