A trio of interesting pieces on the RIAA
I have been conflicted on this whole issue - on the one hand, file trading is certainly illegal, and likely wrong as well; but on the other hand, the RIAA is a nefarious organization whose ham-handed strongarm tactics have won it no sympathy from me or the general public.
I believe that in the not too distant future, this debate will be rendered moot by the advancement of technology. Someone will come along with a new distribution method and a sound legal and business strategy. Some of the old recording industry giants will adapt, others will not and will fade away. Consumers will be able to buy music by the song or in bulk, on physical media or over the interweb for much less money; and their selection will be vastly greater. The only real question is whether the artists will get a better deal from the new regime.
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As a veteran of that
As a veteran of that particular business, the shit-headedness with which the music industry deals with their public, artists, and clients is appalling.
I don't know if the music industry is screwed, but I hope it is.