Is there anyone left in the world who can honestly say they buy all of their music?
Every piece of music on my laptop and my MP3 player has been purchased legally as either a Digital Download, CD or Vinyl Record. But none of my friends buy music. They all just torrent albums and laugh at me for being the idiot who gives his money away for what they got for free.
But I want to support the artists I love, and surely people who steal music from bands can't call themselves fans.
Do any of you still buy music? Or are you all turning to the free MP3 sites?
Good for you man!! People who say you are stupid, or acting all "high and mighty", are the real morons. Because, isn't it ironic for people to be "fans",and just steal their music?
Yet, I guess I can't honestly say that I bought "all" of my music, because, I recently downloaded some songs from a disbanded band (from several years ago), who has only released about 500 copies of the cd; in Japan; and there was absolutely no way of buying it. I still feel bad about it, but I was cornered! There weren't even files of it on the internet!! I only got them because this nice girl shared them with me. However, my favorite online cd consignment shop, got a copy of it yesterday!!! YAY!!!!!!! So I'm going to buy it and support the artist.
But otherwise, I've bought the cd's for all 30+ cd's I have. And~ I'm expecting some more in the mail in the coming week!! yay!! ^^
And, I really don't understand how people can complain how "expensive" cd's are. Most American cd's I see at the store are like "$9.99", or $12.99, or OMG $20 limited edition!! Give me a break.
My cd's are, on average, $30 not including shipping (another $18 or so). Yeah, call me stupid, but I don't care about what anyone says, and why should I?!?. I'm supporting the artist, and I enjoy it. Anywho, most people my age rather spend that money on drugs and alcohol, which doesn't make much sense to me.
Anyway, to those who complain, have you considered getting a "job"? Even if you are too young for a job, what about allowance? lunch money? Even asking your parents?!?! $10 in the scheme of things is relatively nothing. I remember saving up lunch money when I was in school to buy cd's. I was hungry, but whatever.
-Another point!!! I've always wondered what happens to people who download their music, when their computer crashes, or their ipod breaks??? Obviously, I'd think they lose all of them.. Which would suck to be you! I spend my money on cd's, and get a cheap mp3 player. Afterall, mp3 players don't last forever, but the cd does!
^ response to others, it is possible to get viruses from any downloadable data. I really don't understand the risk people take downloading a $10 CD, that could potentially cause hundreds of dollars of damage.....
okay, that's about it...
EDIT: oh yeah, as Ayaka mentioned, Japan more than likely has people who download music, but not at all anything similar to the downloading dilemma in the U.S.
And I'm aware that this post is harsh, but people have to deal with it.
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8. Electrical fires: Worn frayed extension cords start many electrical fires. Every year you should visibly check all extension cords for twisting and fraying. Discard damaged ones immediately. To help combat this a law has been passed that all bedrooms in new homes are now protected with arc fault circuit breakers. These breakers detect if an electrical arc or spark occurs and immediately turns off the power to the circuit. This will save thousands of lives each year. You may want to consider adding these to your home if you do not have them now. Contact an electrician to do so.
9. Fire places: NEVER use gasoline to help start the fires. (Don't laugh many people receive burns all over their body by doing this each year.) Make sure the flue is open and please don't leave fires unattended. Finally, do not forget to have your chimney cleaned out by a pro to prevent flash fires.
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