I don't think so Gord likes mp3s. i've been trying to download The Edmond Fitzgerald, but haven't had any success other than just finding clips and whatnot. :( [/QUOTE]

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If you can't download it then buy it.

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Well said Deb and I fail to understand how a presumably keen Lightfoot fan like James can admit to having to resort to trying to find mp3s of TWOTEF to download, his Lightfoot CD collection must be truly abysmal not to include this because it appears in no less than three different recordings on so many albums.

Regarding mp3s ,I have to say that IMHO that the sharing of these amongst dedicated fans who usually buy every authorised item they can is a world of difference to the regular activities of a small number of people around who make an income by peddling "unauthorised" items on ebay. In this regard you might care to read my posting today on my "ebay" topic at:-
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/ultimatebb...c;f=1;t=003666
which highlights recent and current activity in the UK
John Fowles

[ May 02, 2006, 10:04: Message edited by: johnfowles ]

I am sure James lives in Georgia! ;)

I'm on the fence with this topic. I've stated my opinion on downloading many times, in different threads. As a DJ, I have to pay licensing fees for my music. Many songs, however, are simply not available to buy any longer. Even if you agree to buy a song for 0.99 cents from a provider, it is sometimes hard to find. If I find it for free on another program, I'll take it. I needed a copy of Spin Spin, and recently a member here sent me a copy. I couldn't find it anywhere. Does that make us pirates, I don't think so. As for artists losing money on music sales, and I truly believe they are, look at concert ticket prices, and souvenier prices lately, they are compensating, and so they should. I get the just of what Florian has to say . Just because millions of people do it, it doesn't make it right, and she's right, but this is a problem that will not go away until the record company's stop going after individuals, and start going after the bigger fish. Who are the bigger fish? Microsoft for allowing p2p sharing. Sony for being a leading manufacturer of blank Cd's. How funny is that. Sony Music, a major record producer, also sells, in quantities in the millions, blank Cd's. I pay for my music, 99% of the time. Many get there music for free, 99% of the time. Someone has to step up to the plate and make it impossible for illegal downloading, create a universal downloading site, drop the price to 50 cents per song, make every song ever recorded (within reason) available, and make each copy CD quality. There are a couple of good sites that do this, but it could be so much better, if the record company's back it...100% It's nice to go out and buy a whole album, especially if it's an artist like GL. If I hear a tune from some new performer on the radio, and I like it, but it turns out it's the only decent tune on the album......well,you know the rest.

I'm on the fence with this topic. I've stated my opinion on downloading many times, in different threads. As a DJ, I have to pay licensing fees for my music. Many songs, however, are simply not available to buy any longer. Even if you agree to buy a song for 0.99 cents from a provider, it is sometimes hard to find. If I find it for free on another program, I'll take it. I needed a copy of Spin Spin, and recently a member here sent me a copy. I couldn't find it anywhere. Does that make us pirates, I don't think so. As for artists losing money on music sales, and I truly believe they are, look at concert ticket prices, and souvenier prices lately, they are compensating, and so they should. I get the just of what Florian has to say . Just because millions of people do it, it doesn't make it right, and she's right, but this is a problem that will not go away until the record company's stop going after individuals, and start going after the bigger fish. Who are the bigger fish? Microsoft for allowing p2p sharing. Sony for being a leading manufacturer of blank Cd's. How funny is that. Sony Music, a major record producer, also sells, in quantities in the millions, blank Cd's. I pay for my music, 99% of the time. Many get there music for free, 99% of the time. Someone has to step up to the plate and make it impossible for illegal downloading, create a universal downloading site, drop the price to 50 cents per song, make every song ever recorded (within reason) available, and make each copy CD quality. There are a couple of good sites that do this, but it could be so much better, if the record company's back it...100% It's nice to go out and buy a whole album, especially if it's an artist like GL. If I hear a tune from some new performer on the radio, and I like it, but it turns out it's the only decent tune on the album......well,you know the rest.

I'm teetering on the fence with you.

I think the 50 cents per song idea is a good one.
Your point about SONY is also well taken. It's hard to figure where the boundaries between "piracy" and "exposure" lie.

There is a difference between MP3s and the "full" versions, and even this hearing impaired soul can hear it.

RMD

I'm teetering on the fence with you.

I think the 50 cents per song idea is a good one.
Your point about SONY is also well taken. It's hard to figure where the boundaries between "piracy" and "exposure" lie.

There is a difference between MP3s and the "full" versions, and even this hearing impaired soul can hear it.

RMD

what makes you say that? :confused:

I think I could be psychic :D

hmm, I'll bet you live in the UK. Am I right, or are my psychic powers on the fritz? ;) LOL