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1. Comment - AllofMP3 Goes Offline, Future Uncertain

   (May 18, 2006 - 6:31 PM)

   As someone who owns well over 1000 CD's (and still purchases FAIRLY priced CD's) I think I'm doing more than my fair share of "supporting" my favorite artists. And I support them even more by shelling out $50 to see them (but ya, I don't need a $30 s***, lol) Main thing is MOST of us who use allofmp3 and other similar services (i.e. non-gouging, yet legal) aren't taking the music and cranking out counterfeit copies, selling them on eBay or whatnot. Worse case, we make copies for friends (usually selected songs on homemade compilations) and suddenly the artist has a new fan, who most likely will show up at their concerts and maybe even buy some of their CD's and/or merchandise. As for the small indy bands, I have several friends who are in bands, but they do it for the love of music and their expression. If you actually think they're on stage waiting for an A&R rep from Interscope to magically appear, think again. But hey, if it happens, more power to them.
   
   Oh yeah... as of 3pm PDT today, Alltunes is up and running, back to normal, yay! They just need to update the catalog from the past week. My $4 balance was still there too =)

2. Comment - AllofMP3 Goes Offline, Future Uncertain

   (May 16, 2006 - 7:31 PM)

   Um, how did this topic take such a dramatic turn? Talking about how the Saudi's would cut peoples hands off? Um, okay. LOL. Some people are just bitter, jealous, and frustrated at the world.
   
   And yes, if you have an album, you go out and support it. Most members of small bands still work day jobs while touring, and even craft their own s***s and press their own CD's (or have friends help... you know, friends?) Don't expect people to know about your band and show up to your gigs just because you have a MySpace page, LOL. Learn to use the Internet and other resources available to you to promote your band, and stop blaming everyone else.
   
   As for the Chili Peppers, they were being used as an example, since their new album will probably debut #1 and sell who knows how many units. For iTunes to charge $20 vs $12 in the store is, in my opinion, price gouging.
   
   Again, artists make the bulk of their revenue in publishing, touring, and merchandising. If you actually think they're sitting around counting on CD sales to pay their way, think again.
   
   Virtual credit card numbers allow one transaction per generated number, and nothing more. And if anything does happen, the cardholder is not responsible past $50. That's a risk I'd take over paying 99 cents for DRM encoded 128kbps mp4's by Apple.
   
   Now if you'll excuse me, I've got some LEGAL music to download off allofmp3.com :p

3. Comment - AllofMP3 Goes Offline, Future Uncertain

   (May 15, 2006 - 9:14 PM)

   To the genius who thinks people will have their credit cards stolen: a) the merchant server is a 3rd party in Holland and b) most bright people use virtual numbers (i.e. one time use) so as much as you'd like that to happen, sorry dork, it probably won't ;)
   
   Also, producers usually don't make money off music past their upfront fees. Most money made in music comes from 3 places: touring, merchandising, and publishing (most of which go pretty much to the artists themselves). And you wonder why the record companies are freaking out. They've been gouging people for years, with exception of new releases, which are priced lower in an effort to pump up sales. If only movies worked the same way. And maybe even gasoline, lol.
   
   And anyone who thinks iTunes is a great source for music needs to get their facts straight. iTunes encodes music YOU buy with THEIR anti-copying technology, plus it's usually in 128kbps and you have no other choices. Why should I spend $20 on the new Chili Peppers album on iTunes when I can buy an actual 2-disc copy (that is NOT copy-protected) at Best Buy for $12? I doubt Anthony, Flea, and the boys could care less if their album is spread around, since they're making tons off publishing (and will continue to do so forever) not to mention gain new fans who will pay $50 to see them and another $30 for a t-s***.
   
   Just think about it... and get over yourself already.