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Originally Posted by Igottago
So to me it seems, its not just lost profits in terms of pirates who wouldn't buy the stuff anyways. Its that mainstream cultural and consumer behaviour is/has changed significantly enough where people don't even think of buying it if they like it. They just download it.
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Take a step back and think about why people aren't buying certain products. Capitalism says people will pay for products they think are worth it. How can you justify paying $20 for a cd that has 2-4 "good" songs and 4-8 "filler" songs? How can you justify spending $30 on a Blu-Ray movie that is a rehash of some other cliche movie that has little to no replay value?
I'd also like to point out that there will always be cultural changes from one generation to the next. If companies/products/services/etc aren't willing to adapt then it serves them right if they fail down the line. There is nothing good or sustainable about alienating your potential clientele and forcing your s***(pun intended) down their throats. The recording industry in particular did this to themselves. Appreciation for music shouldn't be tied to monetary value.
If the government isn't willing to bail out every other business that is failing due to an outdated business model, then they shouldn't be bailing out the media industry