It seems to me that the whole problem about file sharing is a repeat of what happened when cassette tapes and VHS came out. New technology is always going to scare the people who are trying to make money off of the old ones. Do you think that cracking donw on file sharing is a better idea than innovating yourselves and finding new ways to make people WANT to buy these products?
Also, how do you feel about the fact that most of the artists whose intellectual property is being taken get only a small percentage of the cost of their art while the record labels take the biggest portion? Isnt file sharing a better way to let them get their art out without the redtape of going through a record company, and gaining fans to see them perform live, which is really where the artists should be making most of their money?
lastly I would like to thank you for taking the time to confront your "oposition" in an intelligent debate.
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It seems to me that the whole problem about file sharing is a repeat of what happened when cassette tapes and VHS came out. New technology is always going to scare the people who are trying to make money off of the old ones. Do you think that cracking donw on file sharing is a better idea than innovating yourselves and finding new ways to make people WANT to buy these products?
Also, how do you feel about the fact that most of the artists whose intellectual property is being taken get only a small percentage of the cost of their art while the record labels take the biggest portion? Isnt file sharing a better way to let them get their art out without the redtape of going through a record company, and gaining fans to see them perform live, which is really where the artists should be making most of their money?
lastly I would like to thank you for taking the time to confront your "oposition" in an intelligent debate.