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> if you start with the reasonable assumption that a pirated copy doesn't directly translate to a sales loss I think the reasonable assumption is that it trans
by euyyn 9y ago
> if you start with the reasonable assumption that a pirated copy doesn't directly translate to a sales loss
I think the reasonable assumption is that it translates on average to a fraction of a sale loss; less than one, but more than zero.
- vanderZwan 9y agoEven that is debatable, because it also creates exposure. This is especially true for non-mainstream stuff. So you might end up with a net sales-win because of the "advertising"
- euyyn 9y agoThere's never been any impediment to people giving away their music for free to create exposure. To radio stations, TV, movies, as free concerts, as mp3s to download from their website, whatever. The argument "I'm pirating the fruit of your work and investment against your will, but trust me it'll be in your best interest, I know your interest better than you do" is untenable.