more farts in the wind; the economics of the net are that label bureaucracy is no longer in "demand." the economics and technology of recording is that the studios are not needed to support the better artists. the economics of entertainment is shifting away from central control. it was fun while it lasted, but it ain't about executive dining anymore. freedom is again crushing bureaucracy.
Once one person purchases a single copy (whether it's through Sony Music or from the creators own home web site) of the item they should be able to distribute it world wide without compensation to the creator?
You have no problem with this?
The product in question is not label bureacracy, it's the music, and that very much is in demand. But you want to steal it rather than pay for you.
If I want a new Mercedes, I should be free to just go on the lot and take it? According to your definition of "freedom" I suppose so. Freedom is choosing between product 'A' and product 'B', not stealing whichever you choose.