09-05-2003, 09:20 PM
It's one of those things where the problem is only really a problem when the people looking at it don't think very well. Like that whole "faked moon landing" thing.
I know I wouldn't be looking for (or have) any albums if I didn't have illigit mp3s, and as it would appear, most people here are the same.
Two major advantages:
[*]People are more likely to buy an album from an artist, especially if they have singles playing on mass media.
[*]A band can get an international fan base without the massive expense of overseas travel.
Given the current means for online purchase of merchandise, and international shipping of said goods, those two things can mean a whole lot more cash for the people who are currently complaining.
I know I wouldn't be looking for (or have) any albums if I didn't have illigit mp3s, and as it would appear, most people here are the same.
Two major advantages:
[*]People are more likely to buy an album from an artist, especially if they have singles playing on mass media.
[*]A band can get an international fan base without the massive expense of overseas travel.
Given the current means for online purchase of merchandise, and international shipping of said goods, those two things can mean a whole lot more cash for the people who are currently complaining.