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Originally posted by Deelow+Jul 28 2005, 05:58 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Deelow @ Jul 28 2005, 05:58 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Bring_Back_Shantz@Jul 28 2005, 05:41 PM
I don't know why this is so shocking or why everyone is in a huff about it. Why is it so bad for a music company to pay to get songs played. Radio is pretty much just advertising for albums, so if you really think about it, why should companies get the airtime for Free?
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Because it would take away spins from what could be a more deserving song. It sets an unfair precedent and is a major disadvantage to those that connot afford to pay. [/b][/quote]
Yeah but life's not fair. The radio station isn't providing a public service to get the best music out there. Even without payolas they don't get it right too often. Ultimately they are in it to make money.
I don't like the idea either because it's sneaky and underhanded (and Good Charlotte) but I've always wondered why it's illegal.