Re: [NTLK] [OT] Economics of piracy

From: Douglas B. McLaughlin (Doug67_at_austin.rr.com)
Date: Mon Feb 23 2004 - 16:40:14 PST


and what does this have to do with the newton????

Newtopia wrote on 2/23/04, 11:45 AM:

> Theft is theft, what lesson would that instill in the future
> generations? It
> doesn't matter how the music industry behaves within the law, it's their
> property. If they continue to behave in ways that consumers don't
> respond to
> (meaning that consumers reduce spending, not stealing) then they will be
> forced to change or go out of business.
>
> This is black and white, if you steal, it's wrong.
>
> Regards,
>
> Paul Curtis - USA/OR
> MP 120 v2.0/130/2100
> Michigan State Spartans - Go Green! Go White!
>
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> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net] On Behalf Of Chris Edwards
> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 9:39 AM
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> Subject: Re: [NTLK] [OT] Economics of piracy
>
> Maybe the 'new' generation sees the rip off that the music moguls enjoy
> and have ethical(ish) reasons for not joining the game? plus the
> pirates that really do the damage are the organised crime types who
> make cd's and dvd's by the busload and flog them in markets etc, the
> F.A.C.T. bods and American oppo's should leave the kids and students
> alone and go for the big boys
> Chris Edwards
> England
>
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