Re: [microsound] boris + sunn o))) collaboration

[Kyle Klipowicz <kyleklip@xxxxxxxxx>]

Here here!  Rah rah!  Amen!

~Kyle

On 11/29/06, David Powers <cyborgk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Look, I'm an artist, I've got stuff on beatport right now...
>
> Would I prefer that people buy from beatport rather than illegally
> file share? Of course.
>
> But... Would I be willing to accept some stealing, if it ends up
> getting my more notoriety, shows, and in the end, higher sales?
> Definitely! I use soulseek to check out new artists, and I can assure
> you that I've bought releases from people I had no idea about, because
> I listened first to a bootleg.
>
> Anyway, I'd make more money if I got rid of the label, distributor,
> and shop, and people just bought direct from me. Which, since my label
> has done ZERO promotion and I'm stuck doing everything myself, is
> starting to sound like a better idea every day.
>
> Finally, we are talking about a situation where a release is only
> available for ridiculous prices on ebay. I say it's up to the
> individual to decide, if they want to use soulseek in such a case.
> Everyone has a different ethical perspective. I think it's ridiculous
> to try to moralize and tell people how bad thieves they are! Rational
> adults should way the various angles and make their own decisions.
> Everyone does not see it in the same way, and why should they?
>
> Anyway, in answer to the original thread question, I'd recommend the
> person looking for the release to try just contacting the artist
> directly. If they are like me in any way, they'd happily provide
> something and you can donate directly to them. Or use soulseek and
> send them a check...
>
> ~David
>
> On 11/29/06, david.microsuoni <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >
> > you steal money to the artist, the label, the producer, the distributor,
> the shop....
> >
> > >longer have it. But in this case: If you make a digital copy, it does
> > >not deprive the original owner of their possession.
> >
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