i used to buy CD's up to about a year ago. i still downloaded a lot of stuff but for bands i really liked i went out and spent the money, figuring that if i get enough use out of their material they should be compensated. but now i refuse to purchase another album unless i'm positive it comes directly from the band (like their website store). there is no way that i will allow any of my money to be used by the RIAA or any of the behemoth record companies for their pig headed litigation. it sucks that the bands have to suffer because of this kind of stupidity, but hopefully more will realize that they can make a lot more money by breaking off from the record industry and doing it themselves
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