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To: ShadowAce

Accept DRM? Not sure I really care. My computer habits don’t include movies or music. (I have been a Linux user since about 1995)

BUT, the author suggests something that makes a lot of sense. If the “artist” had a medium whereby they could collect their fees they would no longer need the “Music Industry”.

The computer as a tool has made that VERY Possible.


7 posted on 06/01/2011 6:09:40 AM PDT by Texas Fossil (Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one)
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To: Texas Fossil
If the “artist” had a medium whereby they could collect their fees they would no longer need the “Music Industry”.

I only buy speculative fiction from writers that I can read for free. If they write crap, I'm not paying for it. If it's good, I'll pony up for it. I try to deal with authors directly (some are set up for that). Same with music. I won't buy music except directly from the artist, after having a chance to hear it before I pay.

Not that in this economy I'm spending much money on books or music.

/johnny

17 posted on 06/01/2011 6:32:22 AM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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