Downloading flying music?

"Jim Fisher" wrote in message
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Jay, the goobers here all claim ignorance to the most obvious source of
music for burring: File sharing software. I'd bet a whole dollar that
most
of the folks saying "But it's illegal!" either are using, have used, or
have
a teenage in their house who currently uses this perfectly legal software
for somewhat nefarious purposes.

It's illegal.

You may send your whole dollar to me at my residence. I believe my address
has been posted here before, so no need for me to do so now.

Not that I expect a low-life like you to actually make good on your wager.

The solution? Kazaa Lite. It's a hacked version of Kazaa without all the
spyware. It's not a legal piece of software and Kazaa is going after the
KazaaLite people, so I am told, so you may find it hard to find.

After all, if you're going to break the law, why bother using legally
obtained software to do it?

Is it illegal to download copyrighted music? OF COURSE! Do people abuse
the system by burning music CDs instead of buying them? Of course! Do I
give a damn? Hell no!

If I'd had any respect for you left after your tirade regarding building
computers, I sure wouldn't have any left now.

Music companies have been screwing me by charging
way too much for their music for a long time. It's about time there was
some competition (illegal or no) that will bring them back to reality.

Here's a thought: don't like the way music companies have been screwing you
by charging way too much for their music? DON'T BUY THEIR MUSIC! Really,
it's that simple. Using your rationalization, anyone who feels that a
particular car is overpriced, or that a particular airplanes is overpriced,
is perfectly well justified in stealing that car or airplane.

I use the service every now and then to make compilations of my fave
music.
Most - but not all - the compilations I've made are songs form CDs I own
(I
have a massive collection).

Why would you waste bandwidth and time downloading music from the Internet
when you can get a legal, higher-quality copy ripping it yourself? Oh,
right...not all the music you're downloading is music you already own.
You're stealing it.

I downloaded some complete CD's and have been
darn glad I didn't buy them because they suck!

That still doesn't make it legal, or morally right. Instead, you could
patronize a music store where they allow you to listen to CDs before you
buy. A decade ago, it was only the mom-and-pop stores that allowed this,
but these days even places like Borders, Barnes & Nobles, and the like have
listening kiosks set up. If they don't have the CDs out that you want to
listen to, ask a salesperson, or go to a non-chain store where they will let
you listen to whatever you want.

After all, you're the one touting the benefits of doing business with the
locals, right?

Or even better, since the real reason you're stealing music is that you
think it's overpriced, don't get a copy of the music, whether through
purchase or theft.

Anyway, let me know privately if you need help with the KazaaLite.

I'm not the kind of guy to go around turning petty, small-minded criminals
like you in, but I sure look forward to hearing that the RIAA or Kazaa has
caught up with your immoral behavior and taken you to the cleaners. Of
course, I realize that statistically speaking, the odds are low they will
find you. But my fantasy remains alive, nonetheless.

Pete