[MacDorcha]

"In fact, he says, he doesn't see it as theft. "This is exactly like going to the library. Do I have to pay to check out a book? I'm just listening to the song, not selling it."
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doesnt the library have late fees? try returning an mp3, i dare ya.

[Orangedog]

The record companies have to share part of the blame for the mess they are in. Technology got ahead of their 50 year old business model and they refused to adapt it to keep their business appealing to the consumer.

[IYAS9YAS]

Not only that, but generally the library purchases the books (or at least some are donated) and only one person at a time can read said book. With file sharing, one can keep his copy and share it with others as well. That's the difference. I don't have a problem with making copies of what you buy (not multiples, but backups or compilations on tape/disk). But when you don't buy it and you spread it around, it's a problem.

[BrooklynGOP]

doesnt the library have late fees? try returning an mp3, i dare ya.

That's a silly analogy. If you are late returning a book that means that someone else can't check it out. Not the same with mp3.

[Lhatch]

Sure you can. It's easy. Its called File Delete.