From TheevilD Sent Mon, Sep 27th 1999, 22:39
From TheevilD Sent Mon, Sep 27th 1999, 22:39
It has been pointed out to me, in no uncertain terms, that my previous post was insulting to those concerned. Although I stand by the points made, it was hastily written, and I let sarcasm get the better of me. I apologise for that. Jorkens > >I have my philosophy too. It says that if you can't get hold of it in a way >that benefits the artists or the record label (I would't feel too guilty >about defrauding EMI though), then its fair enough to get a copy of it by a >dubiously (or not at all) legal method. I don't really agree with people >making money out of someone else's work, but... >You really have to wonder what their philosophy is: do they auction off >copies under assumed names? Do they have some interest in only 200 people >actually hearing their music? I'd love some clarification on this: if we get >some definitive statement of what their mysterious 'reasons' are, then I'd >consider changing my point of view. It may be (and heaven forbid that we >think such ill of anyone) that it's pure bloody mindedness. > >Hmmm... > >Jorkens >