Teens Don't Buy Legit MP3s Because They Can't? 365
iSeal writes "According to a recent study, 13-17 year olds are both the most likely to pirate music, and also the most likely to own a portable MP3 player. Yet, as this article goes on to say, the lack of credit card ownership prevents teens from buying music online. The author maintains that since regular record shops don't sell MP3s, or gift cards to places that do sell MP3s, its practically impossible for teens to buy legit MP3s on their own. From the article: 'If the only way to obtain music online continues to be through illegitimate means, then we are no better off than in the days of Napster.'" I'm not sure I agree with some of the conclusions here (you can buy iTunes cards at Walgreens), but it's an interesting discussion.
well then (Score:4, Funny)
Clearly, the only solution is for the RIAA to start providing teenagers with credit cards. That can't possibly go wrong.
Re:Debit Cards (Score:3, Funny)
Re:well then (Score:0, Funny)
Re:DRM (Score:5, Funny)
Where I buy all of my mp3's from I can do jsut that....DRM free
Bartron
It's too bad CDs aren't around anymore (Score:5, Funny)
Re:It's too bad CDs aren't around anymore (Score:3, Funny)
Yup, I remember those days too... $20 a disc, for a CD that is 66% empty, which has exactly one song on it you actually like.
Those were the days.
Re:Maybe tens simply lack the money? (Score:5, Funny)
wrong (Score:2, Funny)
Re:DRM (Score:3, Funny)
Re:DRM (Score:2, Funny)
Re:It's too bad CDs aren't around anymore (Score:3, Funny)
"Where the hell does everyone get the "$20 for 1 good song and a bunch of fillers" thing from."
Why, from the Big Book of Piracy Rationalizations, of course! Here's the TOC:
Appendix: