>Now here's the $1M question: How can we help the little guy? You seem to suggest it's not possible (in that last sentence), but do we really want to let the sy

>Now here's the $1M question: How can we help the little guy? You seem to suggest it's not possible (in that last sentence), but do we really want to let the system devolve into purely RIAA vs BitTorrent? You can help artists by offering access to your distribution network and your marketing services, likely in exchange for copyright as success is impossible to predict and artists don't have capital. In short, become a record company. The way you actually help is by creating competition to the establishment. It is likely, however, that just like with tech startups you will be bought out by the Big 4, though. To avoid a buy out and ensure you can work for the artist's best, make sure to be profitable.