Illegal downloaders 'spend the most on music'

niceguyrichy · Nov 1, 2009, 04:50 AM

People who illegally download music from the internet also spend more money on music than anyone else, according to a new study. The survey, published today, found that those who admit illegally downloading music spent an average of £77 a year on music – £33 more than those who claim that they never download music dishonestly.

The findings suggest that plans by the Secretary of State for Business, Peter Mandelson, to crack down on illegal downloaders by threatening to cut their internet connections with a "three strikes and you're out" rule could harm the music industry by punishing its core customers.
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ET3D · Nov 1, 2009, 05:12 AM

I'd mention that it's worth reading the rest of the article, because it shows other sides to the issue than what's quoted.

DJ BIG T · Nov 1, 2009, 10:45 AM

the only music i download is mixtapes there free and much better then mainstream music because its more underground music and its free and your not steeling it....

Gastrian · Nov 1, 2009, 11:46 AM

You still technically are stealing it as the mix track is still the property of the original artist. Most mixers who make their versions available on the internet illegally sample or use the track without permission from the licence holder or obtaining the correct licenses.

Nov 1, 2009, 04:50 AM	#1
niceguyrichy never enough coffee .. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: eu Posts: 4,686 Rep Power: 86	Illegal downloaders 'spend the most on music' People who illegally download music from the internet also spend more money on music than anyone else, according to a new study. The survey, published today, found that those who admit illegally downloading music spent an average of £77 a year on music – £33 more than those who claim that they never download music dishonestly. The findings suggest that plans by the Secretary of State for Business, Peter Mandelson, to crack down on illegal downloaders by threatening to cut their internet connections with a "three strikes and you're out" rule could harm the music industry by punishing its core customers. ____________ read more: Independent __________________

Nov 1, 2009, 05:12 AM	#2
ET3D Hopeless Dreamer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dreamland, near the pool of infinite graphics cards Posts: 2,524 Rep Power: 59 System Specs	Re: Illegal downloaders 'spend the most on music' I'd mention that it's worth reading the rest of the article, because it shows other sides to the issue than what's quoted.

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DJ BIG T DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ORLANDO,FL Posts: 692 Rep Power: 36 System Specs	Re: Illegal downloaders 'spend the most on music' the only music i download is mixtapes there free and much better then mainstream music because its more underground music and its free and your not steeling it.... __________________

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Gastrian DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 60 Rep Power: 38	Re: Illegal downloaders 'spend the most on music' You still technically are stealing it as the mix track is still the property of the original artist. Most mixers who make their versions available on the internet illegally sample or use the track without permission from the licence holder or obtaining the correct licenses. __________________ Current PC Athlon XP 64 3200+ (S939) 2GB DDR RAM 128MB GeForce 6600GT Windows 7 Beta/Win XP Pro