26th April 2003, 12:43 PM
Well, ok then. If you already have the albums it's ok.
Downloading singles from a band is alright, because the group wants their music to be heard, but I don't like when people download entire albums that they don't already own.
Maybe a couple of years ago, when downloading music off the computer was just starting out, that'd be true. But CD sales have dropped over 50% (or more) in the last 3 years. And last year, blank CD's sold more than regular CD's. If you want your favourite band to keep making music, start actually buying it.
Downloading singles from a band is alright, because the group wants their music to be heard, but I don't like when people download entire albums that they don't already own.
Quote:Downloading music is like taking towels and such from a hotel room, it won't destroy them financially.
Maybe a couple of years ago, when downloading music off the computer was just starting out, that'd be true. But CD sales have dropped over 50% (or more) in the last 3 years. And last year, blank CD's sold more than regular CD's. If you want your favourite band to keep making music, start actually buying it.