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Does it matter if it is a problem or not, really? As long as it is against the law, well then it can be considered a problem. Until the law is changed that the

Does it matter if it is a problem or not, really? As long as it is against the law, well then it can be considered a problem. Until the law is changed that the music you demand should be free to everyone, anywhere, anytime, it is still a 'problem'. So you shouldn't be upset when websites that are profiting off of activities which are illegal get shutdown.

jarek 15y ago
I wish upon you getting pulled over for doing 56 in a 55 zone.
pyre 15y ago
I think the 'problem' here is that you are equating legality with morality. Should I be concerned about the 'problem' of medical marijuana clinics (e.g. in California) profiting off of a Federally illegal substance?
- res0nat0r 15y ago
  I'm not equating this with morality whatsoever. I do find it quite humorous that somehow after the creation of easily distributable music due to the Fraunhofer Institue and high speed bandwith, that somehow music, movies, and television and the demand that they be accessable for free, or instantly available anywhere at any price you choose has become a 'moral' issue. Note the movie industry is doing perfectly fine with piracy in its current state, I don't debate that. Just look at the yearly numbers: http://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/ http://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/ not too bad IMO. So, seeing as how they are doing just fine in the face of all this piracy, why shouldn't they try and do as much as they can to crack down on the money they think they are losing? They are doing just fine, which means there is an obvious demand for their product, so they should be trying to stop people who are eating into their profit margin, what is wrong with that? Sure you might not agree and believe that 'the man' is evil and stealing 99 cents out of every dollar that goes to your beloved band which no one has ever heard of, but it is still their right to protect their investment. It isn't an inherent right put forth in the Constitution that states you should be entertained for free, or at whatever price you choose.

jarek 15y ago

I wish upon you getting pulled over for doing 56 in a 55 zone.

pyre 15y ago

I think the 'problem' here is that you are equating legality with morality. Should I be concerned about the 'problem' of medical marijuana clinics (e.g. in California) profiting off of a Federally illegal substance?

res0nat0r 15y ago
I'm not equating this with morality whatsoever. I do find it quite humorous that somehow after the creation of easily distributable music due to the Fraunhofer Institue and high speed bandwith, that somehow music, movies, and television and the demand that they be accessable for free, or instantly available anywhere at any price you choose has become a 'moral' issue. Note the movie industry is doing perfectly fine with piracy in its current state, I don't debate that. Just look at the yearly numbers: http://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/ http://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/ not too bad IMO. So, seeing as how they are doing just fine in the face of all this piracy, why shouldn't they try and do as much as they can to crack down on the money they think they are losing? They are doing just fine, which means there is an obvious demand for their product, so they should be trying to stop people who are eating into their profit margin, what is wrong with that? Sure you might not agree and believe that 'the man' is evil and stealing 99 cents out of every dollar that goes to your beloved band which no one has ever heard of, but it is still their right to protect their investment. It isn't an inherent right put forth in the Constitution that states you should be entertained for free, or at whatever price you choose.