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my viewpoint isn't grounded in elitism, it's grounded in legality. as i've said, i think the current system sucks, and i'm all for a rebellion against......by the artists. file sharing is a revolution of the consumers, and if the artists aren't on board (and many have been very vocal about it) then it won't work. once the artists are willing to change it (and it looks like some are ready to lead the way), then the concept of file sharing won't be as big a deal.
another problem i have with the whole thing is the concept of the consumers "sticking it to the record companies" by file sharing. this isn't brave. it's easy. most people who file share would not go into a Best Buy and steal CD's. but under the blanket of usernames and internet anonymity, they "crusade" against the establishment. give me a break. most people aren't stealing music because of some idealistic notion about changing the establishment, they're stealing it because they CAN
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