Submission + - Reason why teens don't buy legit MP3s: they can't.
iSeal writes: According to a recent study, 13-17 year olds are both the most likely to pirate and 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."