No, they’re not “free” and the creators of these products (yes, they are products) will cease to produce them. A musician, professional sports figure, photographer, play writer, screen actor or any other person involved in creating products that are disseminated via electronic means are not slaves. They will not be forced to produce without compensation. You will not receive benefit of their efforts without paying for it. If you can’t be stopped from stealing, then the supply will be cut off.
You go on ahead and work for free. Such an altruist you are.
“No, they’re not “free”...”
They certainly are. You can choose to deny that they are free, but millions of people who obtain those products for free aren’t in any mood to join you in that fantasy.
“... and the creators of these products (yes, they are products) will cease to produce them.”
Perhaps.
“They will not be forced to produce without compensation.”
Nobody is forcing them.
“If you can’t be stopped from stealing, then the supply will be cut off.”
That is one possibility, but I don’t think it’s the most likely. I think it’s much more likely that people will adapt to the new reality and find other ways to make money while still producing what they are good at producing.
“You go on ahead and work for free. Such an altruist you are.”
And you can keep trying to make things personal instead of having a logical discussion about the issues, but it’s not going to get you very far.