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well, not exactly underground, but definitely not so much in the public eye. I mean far before mp3's were even well known or even laws regarding such things, i recall giving people wavs of the latest underground shit.. it was all modems, but shit download 6 songs for free overnight on a free aohell account in 95.. wasn't a bad deal
the good and bad part of mass music and movie sharing is that it became so easy and well known that people were talkign about how much they downloaded in public.
The good part was that there were more contributors, the bad part being what is beginning to come about.
I mean when people talk about stealing in the media, it's like the idiot holding a tv he just looted accepting the interview on national tv and then wondering why the hell he got locked up the next week.
'trading' apps, pictures and sometimes large files holding short video or songs has been going on for EVER (computer timeline). But the spot's been blown, just like any good spot with irresponsible outside members...
just like your favorite "secret" weed spot. enough secrets go around and next thing you know your spot's on the news and there's a drought for a few weeks while everyone scrambles for a new supply.
File swapping is ubiquiotous, but the primary issue is how open everyone decided to be about it.
I still don't speak easy of the subject, regardless of how many people are into it, and every time uncle joe or mr manager type brags about all their free shit at coctail parties and gatherings, it gets harder and harder to maintain this great thing we've had.
and as for everyone trying to defend their actions, you're a fucking thief. accept it. I don't care if you enjoy it or do it on occasion, you're a thief. This is not a judgement, just a reminder.
And as for the hate of the riaa, we built this organization. That 34 Billion (emphasize the B) dollars is not taken from our paychecks, it's taken from our hands as we hold it out to them. If you REALLY want to change music distribution, convince your favorite artist that once they're no longer marketed on a grand scale, that you will still buy their shit.
And if any business minded folks are out there who might be interested in starting a new music distribution and marketing model, i'm in.