Comment Any better ideas? (Score 1) 453
Since everyone here is whining about how the new CD's will limit their legal rights to copy CD's for their own use (as if that's all they do), maybe someone could take the time to think of a better idea to prevent people from violating copyrights while preserving natural rights. I bet some slashdot readers could come up with a reasonable technology that would preserve everyone's rights, the listener's and the musician's.
After all, it's one thing to say "Musicians should share their music for free," but to steal the work of an unwilling party is theft, plain and simple. The musicians (and the record companies that market them) do own their work -- if they hadn't created it, no one else would have the privilege of listening to it. And if a particular artist's music or attitude doesn't appeal to you, don't listen to their music. But respect their wishes and don't steal their music -- that's just childish.
After all, it's one thing to say "Musicians should share their music for free," but to steal the work of an unwilling party is theft, plain and simple. The musicians (and the record companies that market them) do own their work -- if they hadn't created it, no one else would have the privilege of listening to it. And if a particular artist's music or attitude doesn't appeal to you, don't listen to their music. But respect their wishes and don't steal their music -- that's just childish.
