Dominican0 Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 did you stop d/l (if you did in the beginning) because of what you've noticed the RIAA doing? or nah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceminess Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 I just stop'd using kazaa, for downloading music, and when i do use kazaa i don't share any files, I have been using a program called Ares latley, but i am still cautious when sharing my music, I don't share a lot of music at a time, i reguarly get rid of songs from my shared directory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilecho Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 I just stop'd using kazaa, for downloading music, and when i do use kazaa i don't share any files,I have been using a program called Ares latley, but i am still cautious when sharing my music, I don't share a lot of music at a time, i reguarly get rid of songs from my shared directory. same here i stoping using kazaa not like it was gay anyways but i found other things to use, so phuck the riaa............................................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonik Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 I haven't used Kazaa for months now. Even before the RIAA started ****ing with it. :geek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Yes and no. I only download full albums now, and if I like it, which is a lot, I always buy the CD. So if they sue me, at least I have the CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Head Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Stopped using Kazaa months ago now. I just buy albums now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crunch Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Im downloading as many mp3's as i can before the law gets passed over here in the UK :shifty: As soon as it is passed, i WILL stop :shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zivan56 Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 I'm sharing around 5,000 songs now and dont plan to stop downloading, as I live in Canada and pay a levy for buying blank CD's that gets money to the artists. I dont download US music though, so I guess they wouldnt even care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bach_m Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 zivian56, when did that happen??i live in canada too, and never heard of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Theres been a blank media levy here in Canada for a while (At least 1999). Its to reimburse artists for people copying music. I dunno the full complete details of the law, but apperently it gives you the right to make copy of music for personal use. Tho sharing would still be considered illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaise Veteran Posted September 14, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 14, 2003 Moved To The Media Room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoLdFuSi0n Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 i started to download more music now just to **** off the RIAA :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundros Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Like zivan56 said, it's not an issue here in Canada what thr RIAA does. The levy we have to pay here does pay off :) More info? Check these posts out: The RIAA already lost Canadians can swap music Sad thing with all this suing and recrimination is that I was able to discover new music via P2P and actually spend money on the music I really wanted. The music that is crap is deleted. In the end (like redrope) I have the CD and the digital version. The only problem is that if only the artists were really helped by CD sales, it would be even better. Sure they get more recognition from sales, but that's not where they make the bulk of their money. The RIAA and the music companies need to shape up, that's all I can say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[hxc] Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Yes and no. I only download full albums now, and if I like it, which is a lot, I always buy the CD. So if they sue me, at least I have the CD. exactly what i do. i dont use kazaa, never really have. i just download full albums and if they meets my high standards :whistle: i buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 i don't use kazaalite anymore, i quit using winmx, and i couldn't get into emule...i use another proggy and have made some very nice friends there :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memNOC Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 soulseek used to be my #1 source for getting pre-releases and newly released underground stuff.. but since its been down for a couple weeks now, i'm using Kazaa or IRC to get all my classics and complete the albums im looking for.. i honestly (and shamefully :() say i havent bought a CD (for myself, anyway) in my entire life.. this is mostly due to the fact that there is not much to chose from here in Banana Land, unless you like Pop, any form of derivative (Pop-Rock, Pop-Hop, etc..), or simply old classic albums.. everything important, like new releases generally take months to get here, and even then, its not my music to begin with.. :/ so yea, i only download stuff for now.. i AM planning to get into online shopping once i get my credit card going.. i cant wait :happy: most of the stuff i want and dont have, i can only get through specific online sources, anyway.. but no, i could give two flying monkey craps about the RIAA.. in most cases tho, the artists i listen to are, either non affiliated with the RIAA, or themselves dont care about them.. :/ RIAA: GO SUCK A FAT STICK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samoa Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 soulseek used to be my #1 source for getting pre-releases and newly released underground stuff.. but since its been down for a couple weeks now, i'm using Kazaa or IRC to get all my classics and complete the albums im looking for..i honestly (and shamefully :() say i havent bought a CD (for myself, anyway) in my entire life.. this is mostly due to the fact that there is not much to chose from here in Banana Land, unless you like Pop, any form of derivative (Pop-Rock, Pop-Hop, etc..), or simply old classic albums.. everything important, like new releases generally take months to get here, and even then, its not my music to begin with.. :/ so yea, i only download stuff for now.. i AM planning to get into online shopping once i get my credit card going.. i cant wait :happy: most of the stuff i want and dont have, i can only get through specific online sources, anyway.. but no, i could give two flying monkey craps about the RIAA.. in most cases tho, the artists i listen to are, either non affiliated with the RIAA, or themselves dont care about them.. :/ RIAA: GO SUCK A FAT STICK! yeah they can blow me anytime... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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