Not that I'd do anything illegal, but hypothetically

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The discussion centers around file-sharing alternatives to Napster, with users sharing their experiences with various platforms like Shareaza, Kazaa, Direct Connect, and eMule. Kazaa is noted for its large user base and extensive file sharing, but concerns about fake files and the risks associated with using it are mentioned. Users highlight the challenges of finding reliable files and the necessity of sharing large amounts of data to access good content on platforms like Direct Connect. The conversation also touches on the legal implications of file sharing, particularly in Canada, where recent rulings suggest that file sharing for personal use may not violate copyright laws. Participants express mixed feelings about the impact of piracy on the music and film industries, with some arguing that it benefits lesser-known artists by increasing their exposure. The discussion also reflects on the changing landscape of media consumption and the ongoing tension between consumer access and copyright enforcement.
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ShawnD said:
(SNIP)[/color]You said CDs, so I answered your post. Now you make a rude comment like that. What is your problem? (SNoP)[/color]
Nothing! it is/was a question NOT a comment, so what is your problem? aside from one CD will hold 700MB least the ones I can get will...and I had/have (they moved) a friend who had "lots of movies" (on CD's!) so knowing a little about what I am talking about seemed to me to help...
 
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  • #52
I was watching Tech TV the other day and they said something about a new report that came out. Apparently file sharing of songs hasn't really translated into loss of revenue. The lesser known artists actually got a boost to sales because of the sharing and the popular artists only lost something like 1 sale for every 1000 or 10000 or 100000 downloads(I don't remember the exact number they gave.) and when you take into account the larger fan base an artist sees and the larger concert crowds, they are not hurt by the file sharing at all.
 
  • #53
So the lessor known artist made money too, or nothing? ("gave it all away")
 
  • #54
Mr. Robin Parsons said:
So the lessor known artist made money too, or nothing? ("gave it all away")
lesser known artists became better known artists and subsequently sold more albums and made more money.
 
  • #55
Cool :cool: good great, hope it all works out, but the industry is changing, and computers are a part of that sooooooo.....PS...I Too have listened to "shared music" sounds the same as the rest!
 
  • #56
The internet is a great place to advertise. I've seen a few sites where bands have entire an entire CD available for downloading.
 
  • #57
Is there any good shareware/freeware program to speed up the downloads from Kazaa? Thanks
 
  • #59
I've installed Kazaa Lite. It's much better than Kazaa. Thanks ShawnD
 
  • #60
Mr Robin Parsons, if u don't like watching or purchasing pirated or shared movie files then that's your calling. it's another thing to impose what u want on people who want to spend less on movies. Not everyone has the capacity to buy expensive, original copies especially people from where I live (I'm from a third world country).

Piracy doesn't hurt the executives behind big shot movie enterprises. It only hurts indie filmmakers and indie bands because they belong to those who are closest to the level of production ergo they have little or limited funds with which to promote their music or movie. You said in your earlier threads that unless you see a statement backed by values that depict throrough research, you will treat anybody's claims as hogwash (which is to paraphrase you, to say the least). Where is YOUR research? I don't see telltale economic signs of the times that big time movie industries ARE INDEED CRASHING. Piracy only hurts most of us who belong to what BIG INDUSTRIES call the little people (a.k.a. indies). Where are your figures, Parsons?

patrick
 
  • #61
P2P doesn't have any textbook downloads

:mad: I have been trying to download grifith's ,landau,shanker's,cohen's QM textbooks.I have tried emule,bearshare,shareaza.Only emule with highest speed came to ---B/s while my net connection is 12KB/s.
 
  • #62
Musicians used to be poor back in the day.

Why can't they be poor again? :(
 
  • #63
Go to a used book store for science books. No one buys them, and they are cheap. I'm talking as low as $5.
 
  • #64
I will not download any books illegally but hypothetically i could have downloaded shankar's and cohen's .Emule ROCKS! :wink: :wink: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
 
  • #65
I have become adicted to DC++. i have 25 GB of data in my hard disk, so i can access to many interesting hubs
 
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