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Originally Posted by _dandy_
Wow.
More important than supporting the artist?
I first heard of Ayu in 2013 or so, and the first thing I did was download all of her material, I'll admit it. However, since then, I've been purchasing as much of her stuff as I can find - I'm down to 2 or 3 CDs I still don't have, and I'm now in the process of purchasing her concerts - the last order I placed just before Christmas was over $250, and the one before that, around $120 if I recall.
I *already* have all of that stuff, downloaded in great quality - 320kbps MP3s or FLACs for audio, and 1080p for video (unless it doesn't even exist in that format, such as the early concerts). I'm certainly under no obligation to purchase her stuff, but **it's the right thing to do**.
I'm definitely *NOT* expecting everyone to do the same--it would be downright arrogant from my part to do so--but to claim it's "important to share with those who can't afford it"...it blows my mind as to how misguided this thought process is.
That said...I'm looking forward to downloading the first 1080p rip that gets posted. Am I going to purchase it eventually? Yes, absolutely. But please, PLEASE...don't spread the idea that "it's important to share" without rewarding the artist. If everybody did that, at one point she'd have no reason to continue and she'd just quit. *If* her music label didn't drop her first, and *their* decision to do that is based on sales.
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I never said I was only downloading Ayu's stuff and never bought anything... On the contrary!
There was a time I could afford to buy every single, every album, every version of all she released. But now I just can't.
I will always support her. And eventually buy this blu-ray, when I can actually afford it.
Ayu has fans all around the world... Not everyone can afford to buy a 70$ blu-ray.
What do you really think that keeps Ayu doing what's she's doing. Money? I think she has enough of it and could take her retreat anytime she wants.
It's the main reason why I love her so much. She's sincere. When she's on stage, she gives everything she has. She has a real connexion with hers fans, with us.
I'm not saying we shouldn't pay for anything, not at all! But if I hadn't download a rip version of the AT 2005, I wouldn't have known Ayu. So, i think that sharing stuff between fans is an important thing. It's not about who has the biggest collection or went to see her in Japan the most. It's about our love for her. We all have different ways to express it and we all love her for different reasons.
But like I said, it's my point of view. I'm not blaming anyone. One is free to do what he wants ;-)