Re:Sand on a beach (Score 1)

The illusion as you put it, revolves around the "fear factor". DRM is mainly the tool used in controlling distribution. Artist have a choice to make, consumers just wait in-line. The goal is stream-lining content. RIAA likes the idea because it supports their intention, (being that of power brokers) control the flow. DRM content from major labels or live with MP3's from Independent Artists. Quality content is what the joy-stick is pointing at, plus controlling interest where the content is played. But lets not delue the focuse RIAA, they represent the Record Companies and Content Owners not Artist. I have yet to see one post anywhere of an Artist receiving royalty payments from RIAA efforts.