I don't agree
I still downloaded FIVE and that album was awful. And I knew, before I even downloaded it too.
And I'll just say, $50, might as well be $500 for me, cause I don't have either.
I honestly don't think that illegal downloading really has any effects at our level. I know people disagree on the moral principle, but tbh, moral principles don't really mean anything. If you don't want to share, then don't share
But I dont think it's right to judge anyone else, in anything.
imo, illegal downloading was an inevitable consequence of the industry's inability to recognize peoples' laziness, and properly take advantage of the internet.
When I was on Spotify, I didn't illegally download anything. And the future of the industry is going that way. And they're just going to have to deal with the fact that they aren't going to be making as much money from a product.
The industry also, seems to be hurting in all the wrong places. Just like the PC gaming industry. People are going to have to make changes, and they are going to fight tooth and nail, to keep their money. And they are going to rely oh so heavily on this idea of "stealing" from people and moral principles to do it.
Why did come back here...omg...lol sorry.