Except that in this case, there are still just as many tomatoes at the stand when they leave. Oops, doesn't fit your "stealing" paradigm very well...
Incorrect. A downloaded song that was not paid for is a loss of revenue. It's stealing. I love how you thieves squirm at the reality of your deeds. Just admit it. You're a petty thief.
Except that in this case, there are still just as many tomatoes at the stand when they leave. Oops, doesn’t fit your “stealing” paradigm very well...
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Has the artist received payment for his/her work? No? It fits the stealing paradigm quite nicely, IMO.
Just wait, SOLID 3D image printers are on the horizon.
Imagine if any small convenience item can just be printed up rather than buying. (think replicators on star trek)
Suddenly all those “little things” that no longer need be bought because they can be manufactured in the house.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/plastic-printer-that-offers-a-3d-glimpse-of-the-future-448046.html
Plastic printer that offers a 3D glimpse of the future
It is not the song that is being affected, here. It is the distribution model. (BTW Virgin Records is shutting down more stores)