P2P Argument Checklist

[Lord_of_the_Dense]

File sharing is ok because:

( ) CDs cost too much / There are only a few good songs on a CD

( ) Most P2P users wouldn't have bought the song anyway

( ) Files are not stolen, they're copied, so the copyright holder is not losing anything

( ) Music / movie files are low quality and are not a substitute for the real thing

( ) It's not the fault of a P2P network if some people trade copyrighted files

( ) Many artists support P2P, especially new artists who can use it to gain recognition

( ) People should be able to preview entire songs before buying

( ) Word of mouth spreads faster when songs are available in P2P

( ) Artists only get __% of every sale, so the industry is the real criminal

( ) Bands don't make their money from CDs, they make a living by touring and selling merchandise

( ) Popular artists are rich enough already

( ) If taping off the radio / sharing with one friend is ok, then what makes P2P immoral?

( ) Copyright law started off simple, but laws have expanded to benefit big corporations

( ) The RIAA/MPAA have no right to go after P2P networks in other countries

( ) History shows that the industry has complained before and is doing better than ever

( ) Vinyl / 8-track / cassette / CD - and we're expected to buy it over and over

( ) The bad economy is what's causing poor sales

And as a result:

( ) The industry needs to adapt to P2P, or get left behind

( ) Everybody should boycott the music/movie industry

( ) I haven't bought a CD in __ years

( ) Suing their customer base will ultimately prove to be the industry's downfall

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File sharing is wrong because:

( ) It's not sharing, it is stealing

( ) You wouldn't steal a CD/DVD from a store, so why do you think it's ok online?

( ) Movies and music have been coming down in price, and are worth buying

( ) The loss may not be tangible, but there is a financial effect

( ) If they aren't compensated, and can't make a living, what will motivate artists to create new works?

( ) There is a direct correlation between P2P and declining music/movie sales

( ) All levels of the industry are affected, many of whom are trying to make ends meet

( ) The ease in which files can be illegally duplicated can devastate the industry

( ) The youth of today are being raised with the false belief that stealing online is ok

( ) P2P networks allow specific songs to be copied at will, so it's not like taping off the radio

( ) There are many online stores that are inexpensive and easy to use

( ) The files on a P2P network may be corrupted or mislabeled, so why take the risk?

( ) Some P2P programs are specifically designed to search for copyrighted files, so their valid uses are negligible

( ) Many artists oppose illegal file sharing

And as a result:

( ) The industry's diligence is what prevents piracy from collapsing the market

( ) It is necessary to educate people about the dangers of P2P, starting at a young age

( ) Laws need to be passed to help the industry deal with copyright infringement

Source: www.mredkj.com.

[method77]

I disagree with all the wrongs

[Wolfie]

Ditto.

[Redneck4sure]

Interesting list. I guess I won't d/l anything else until I feel like it and get a chance, probably sometime later today.

[KiwiCoromandel]

i feel a download coming on.......

[Wolfie]

Unfortunately for the RIAA/MPAA I am in a constant state of download.

[Redneck4sure]

Unfortunately for the RIAA/MPAA I am in a constant state of download.

You can't do that on a pc. You have to pause to reboot the damn thing every few hours.