I absolutely refuse to buy another CD or legit download until these clowns stop suing fans of music.
The industry should have licensed the original Napster in ‘99 or ‘00 and come up with a system that could be monetized into a subscription format. They couldn’t think that far ahead, so they just started suing.
Not only that, but the RIAA has shown that they aren’t protecting the musicians. No artist is seeing money as a result of the settlements with the RIAA.
The cartel of the major labels (as well as so many indie labels) never paid artists a fair amount to begin with, had insane contracts that lasted for 20 years or longer with no rise in royalties, and took the rights of the recordings away from many artists.
Payback is a real pain, ain’t it RIAA?
They haven't seen anything yet. People will stop buying completely if these jerks don't offer the kind of thing you're suggesting and stop suing kids in basements or companies that offer legitimate products.These idiots just can't understand how they need to change with technology. The FREE ride has ended for them.
I will never buy another CD and go out of my way to encourage people not too, unless they feel strongly about supporting an artist as a fan.
I understand copyrights, but also have a huge problem with these lawsuits because it's usually going after people who don't have a dime, and then to add insult to injury they go for a garnishment of the perps wages. The RIAA is going to ruin an entire successful industry with their piddly silly-ass lawsuits!
You know what. I willing to bet most kids today are hooked up to iTunes or some other outfit. They have no clue what’s going on with this RIAA money grab BS.
Want to really PO the RIAA? Buy used CD’s off ebay. You can still buy the classics for less than a digital download, without all the use restrictions.