... Napster. Piracy is a critical issue in our culture right now. Everyone can help put an end to piracy by buying authentic CD's from stores (not illegally downloading music) and buying DVD's and videotapes from stores. With our country gradually being informed of this illegal activity, hopefully piracy will be stopped. ...
... ; used by millions worldwide. However, the files shared on this network are not always "free". Most music files (or MP3's) and movies are "ripped" from the source, usually a CD or DVD, and distributed out onto the net via Kazaa. I personally use Kazaa and have seen whole album compilations and movies not even released to the public yet. The Recording Industry Association ... ...
... would you pay for a song that you could get for free? For the same reason that you will buy a book that you could borrow from the public library or buy a DVD of a movie that you could watch on television or rent for the weekend. Convenience, ease-of-use, selection, ability to find what you want, and for enthusiasts, the sheer pleasure ... ...
... make a profit. People are able to obtain these products and make full use of them without specifically paying for the product. Sure bootleggers have to pay for the CD and DVD Recorders, CD-Recordables, and special chips for video games but none of that goes to the creators and copyright holders of the products. The millions of bootleggers know what they ... ...
