Muisc Downloading, leagally or illegally? Options

[xN1CK08x]

I was just wondering. The world today is crazy w/ all the RIAA stuff, but i was just wondering about it. I use iTunes now, but i now others that use Limewire and stuff. What do you do?

[kimmytree]

Hmmm well... *blushes*... 80% of the music I download is illegaly. I have over 4,000 songs on my ipod... so yeah.

[EddieV]

Half and Half for me.

[SleepyWoodson]

I think about 0.8% of my music (roughly 5,000 songs) was acquired legally. Ha! Take that recording industry!

[ThunderEvermore]

I think about 0.8% of my music (roughly 5,000 songs) was acquired legally. Ha! Take that recording industry!

That would mean you have about 625,000 songs? Holy crapfest.

[*mipadi*]

I think he means that his entire collection is 5000 songs.

That would mean you have about 625,000 songs? Holy crapfest.

[flc]

I haven't even gotten the chance to download songs yet. All of my 600 some songs on my MP3 player are from my CDs.

I heard someone say that with Limewire, you can download songs for free. But isn't that illegal?

[jue]

illegally >_>
tough its wrong, but who doesn't?

[xoxo_proud]

Eh half and half. It doesnt matter anyway. Everyone does it and no one checks to see if anyone's doing it.

I heard someone say that with Limewire, you can download songs for free. But isn't that illegal?

Anytime you're not paying to download songs is illegal. Pretty sure

[heartx3arcade]

half and half. i had this question for debate. i read somewhere that the number of people downlaoding from napster was 50 mil compared to the number of people voting for the president, 30 mil. and then it was like, if america was a democracy, we should have free music downloads if we want it. (this is wht i said for my debate..only cuz everyone else said it should be illegal and it got me more points to refute them)

[annalucky]

Illegal. All of it. I'm sure...dammit. I'm such a crook. hahah.

[ThunderEvermore]

half and half. i had this question for debate. i read somewhere that the number of people downlaoding from napster was 50 mil compared to the number of people voting for the president, 30 mil. and then it was like, if america was a democracy, we should have free music downloads if we want it. (this is wht i said for my debate..only cuz everyone else said it should be illegal and it got me more points to refute them)

But that doesnt make sense, Napster is a pay-to-download legally legit service.

[starlette]

But that doesnt make sense, Napster is a pay-to-download legally legit service.

yeah but napster was not always that way. Napster started the free music download revoilution. Its the reason we have Kazaa and Limewire and Ares. But the guy who made it was sued because the result of free music downloads is loss of money for the music industry.


So, I download music illegally. I shouldnt, but I do. the reason I dl music is because all of my new cds are copy protected so I cant put them on my ipod and i dont think thats fair since I have no intent to share. So I dl them. And all my old cds were stolen a few years ago and now im too poor to buy all 300+ again. So yeah. But a a musician I don't actually support free music downloading. I only dl music I preciously owned or currently own and want on my ipod, because the artists do lose money. I know it looks like the artists are making the big bucks, but the music industry does everything they can to shaft the artist of their money for their music. And the free dling thing doesnt help. Musicians are the lowest payed individuals in the industry. Thats why you see people like beyonce and britney and simple plan doing ads and tv shows and movies and product endorsements. So they can make the big bucks theyve made. And thats why so many artist try to write their own music (and most suck, admit it) later in their careers because the most money is in writing. SO have a little respect for the musicians you love, it takes 5-10 years in the music business to make a profit. Everything up until that point is just a free popularity contest, while the musician is paying dues to executives, lawyers, accountants, and little peons who want their cut.

[ThunderEvermore]

yeah but napster was not always that way. Napster started the free music download revoilution. Its the reason we have Kazaa and Limewire and Ares. But the guy who made it was sued because the result of free music downloads is loss of money for the music industry.

Right, but my point was that it isnt now, and hasnt been for many years.

[*Statues/Shadows*]

I haven't even gotten the chance to download songs yet. All of my 600 some songs on my MP3 player are from my CDs.

I heard someone say that with Limewire, you can download songs for free. But isn't that illegal?

yeah, that is the point.

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

i buy a lot of CDs [like 70 or more CDs], download from kazaa [like maybe 800?], iTunes [maybe 20 songs?], and download from PureVolume but you can only download some songs [which is legal cause the artists let you download the songs]. if i find an artist i like but i can't get their songs, i sometimes buy their CDs, but i mostly download from kazaa.

and i heard that Kazaa Lite is legal now.

There are currently millions of users downloading and trading files legally on file-sharing networks like kazaa lite.
You can, for example, legally download music from over 850 bands and over 20,000 live concerts but also have
access to multiple software titles and games. File sharing has enabled music fans from around the world to build t he largest library of recorded
music in history. File sharing is not illegal as long as you obey and comply with all relevant copyright laws.
Sharing copyrighted material without the permission to do so is illegal. You will find detailed instructions on how to stay legal within the member's area.
The purchase of a membership, however, is not a license to upload or download copyrighted material.
We urge you to respect copyright and share responsibly. Click Here for more info

[from: http://www.kazaalite.nl/en/]

[*mipadi*]

Filesharing was never illegal per se, but relevant copyright laws still apply.

[uLoVeMikeRoch]

Eh half and half. It doesnt matter anyway. Everyone does it and no one checks to see if anyone's doing it.
Anytime you're not paying to download songs is illegal. Pretty sure

No. There are small bands that play for free, and let you download their music off their sites and stuff. Same thing with Rap mixtapes, or mixtapes of any kind.

And Kazaa lite being legal. It was never illegal in the first place, was it? It might have been, the programs themselves are not illegal, remember that. It's what you share and do with those progams that illegal.

Example. I have a gun, thats not illegal. It says in the constitution that I'm allowed to bear arms. But if I shoot somebody/kill em, (Not in self-defense) thats murder, and it's illegal.

[magicfann]

LimeWire =)

[wckdspirit4u]

I download illegally. There is absolutely no reason why that is "wrong." I've been downloading illegally for about a year now.

I use limewire and Azureus (bittorrent.) Those are the best freaking programs ever!

[Stuckie]

I download illegally. If it aint illegal, it just aint right

LimeWire is the best. I used to use WinMX until the wimped out and shut themselves down

[Just_Dream]

I do d/l music.. bleh.. illegally? I don't use a program though. Wait so if I downlooad from a website that OFFERS MP3 downloads, is taht considered illegal? Probably.. hmm... I haven't used Kazaa(lite) for years now. Bittorrent = anime.

I would much rather own the cd... Now if ONLY I can find a store that sells various korean, japanese, and cantonese CDs. Then I would DEFINITELY buy the cds. :D

[Comik-knerd]

I just buy the CD's! i would probably have a greater temtation if i had an ipod or something