DO you think it's fair to have to purchase music?
145827
here's a perfect example of why 110 characters is not enough, lol.\n\ni think it's not unreasonable, even if you have already purchased the music, to expect to pay for it again. from the artist's point of view, you are buying two different products.  from yours, you're only buying one performance but paying for it two times.  it depends on whose perspective you are using, and of course you are using yours. unfortunately for you, the record company has the final say. \n\nlet's say you want to paint your bedroom beige.  after finishing the job, you decide no, you like blue better.  would you expect the paint store to not charge you for the blue paint?  after all you already HAD a painted wall.  in the same sense, you already HAVE the music, you are just looking to get it in another form. maybe you feel cheated if you had the cassette long before you thought you'd ever buy the cd.  i think you should pay, but i get the sense from your wording that you don't feel that way.\n\nps::: i sympathize with your inability to return an opened cd.  i had the same thing happen with a software game i purchased...not enough memory in the old compaq to make it run right.  now i know, still p*ssed, but enlightened.
772002
Are you aware that you can download music for free?
300155
the guy above is right, not all of that money goes to the artist, some of it goes to the people at the record company. And not all of them make good money. But, I do think it is stupid that music costs so much. I don't like the fact that you have to pay $20 for one CD that has maybe twelve songs on it.
799404
To do it legally, you need to use a paid website such as ITunes, Yahoo Music, etc.
35017
Yes. Here is a website of a friend of mines business. This is where I buy my equiptment and most of my karaoke music from. He has an awesome system that can do exactly what you want.
628116
Well, I dont think so. I think if it's a good album, and you're a fan, you're going to buy the record anyway. I like owning CDs. But generally, the artists I listen to take the time to make great records. It's the artists that make crappy stuff that have to worry. Usually, you do download their stuff instead of buying it and then you just end up deleting it when you realize it's crap.
944016
It's still illegal, isn't it? You're getting music for free and the artists aren't getting paid.
587449
Its not a subscription -- you buy music at, right now, 99 cents a song, sometimes discounted if you buy the whole album.  You only pay for the music you buy, and you keep it without paying a continuing subscription fee.
68530
Definitely the latter would feel the effects. That is, if the performer was really performing for the simple reason that they wanted to share their talent and let others enjoy it. If that is the case, then they probably wouldn't care if someone downloaded their movies or music because the same goal (to have people enjoy and appreciate their work) will be reached. The people who are only out for money, however, will care because it's (obviously) losing them money.
548389
well, stealing of any kind is a sin, correct? and if you're not paying for those songs...... well, doesnt sound like somthing Jesus would do....
332083
well think about it,do you ride alot of public transportion,do you hate to wait on a radio station to play your favorite songs, do u have a lot of free time, well if this is the case, yes you need one. they range from 200-300 each and each song to download could be 99 cents to 3 dollars.
354833
how bout ya pay for it?\nthere's a big difference between sharing between friends and major movie marvels and books. there are book sites. do a search. it probably won't cost more than a few bucks. try amazon.com, they had that the last time i checked, not long ago. downloadables. but you might have to PAY.\nI'm not being a hypocrite, i used napster, i didn't think or know or still think it shoulda been illegal to switch music with people. i got so many songs that i just couldn't find anywhere anymore that were in people's personal collections that they shared willingly.  it's a shame in my op. what happened. but a whole book by an author rich because she should be?? idunno.
934316
Dont be a thief. If you like the music buy the album. These people have worked hard on this music and deserve a bit of recognition.(Cash) Illegal torrents are going to kill the arts.
150124
Most music sites pay this way nowadays. Try Yahoo music, Rhapsody or Napster - all have monthly payment plans.
1168880
You should buy "In Between Dreams", it's a great album, and then you won't be stealing music.  Jack Johnson is a big advocate for musician's rights, he's be pissed if he knew you were stealing his music.
676995
There is plenty of free and legal music on the net. You do not need the music that is forced down your throat by the payola radio stations. Read this, to get you started \nhttp://baseportal.com/baseportal/goodsounds/howto
914176
Selling songs is a business. If people get it for free by downloading by the thousands, then how do they stay in business if no one is buying?