First let me say that since I can remember, I have always recorded music from the radio to a tape recorder. No one ever complained about sharing or stealing from the record labels. Is it also illegal to have a group of friends outside and listen to music together? NO NO NO. The records labels need to understand that most artist gain more fans through sharing through p2p networks. There are even some artists out there that appreciate the free publicity they get from people who file share. Most artists don't realize they make most of their money through tours, not on selling CDs. They get about $0.01 per CD that is sold.

It is so true that most people don't enjoy an artist's whole CD. Very few artists have CDs that you would enjoy all the titles.

I wouldn't even think of purchasing a CD unless I knew it was worthy of $15.96. Most aren't worth $5.00. I have found so much music that I enjoyed just because of a title and I chose to download just to see and BAM...we had a winner!

The bottom line is this....if we can records shows through Tivo and VCRs, then we are only supposed to use them for our own use, then why would it be any different with music. The same is said from recording off the radio or making "back-up" CDs. If we weren't supposed to do it, why would they make CD burners? Record Companies just want to keep getting richer and screw with the fans that make it happen.

I say to H*ll with the companies and HELLO to the p2p networks and their software. Thanks.