Bod: It actually says (somewhere I can't remember) that the RIAA has no problem with people sharing CD's the old fashioned way: handing them from person to person, or from making copies by sending the files physically, just not over the internet.
Go ahead. Start a thread suggesting the sharing of CDs full of other peoples photos and see what happens ; )
Oh, I agree. Double standard. However, it's one of those things that human nature has a hard time grasping. I don't have any compunction sharing the music on my computer (Except I don't use file sharing software I mail DVD's full of songs). I wouldn't share pictures (other than to tell people "Hey look at this cool picture"
I think (not wanting to start a serious debate here) that it all boils down to we aren't trying to make money from these songs and we are not trying to pass these songs off as our own. We all know that people will and do just that with the photo's we see posted here and other places.
However, back to the original intent of this thread...I'm willing to share what I have too.
I'm actually surprised by how possesive "artists" (especially a bunch of amateurs) are over their work. To me, art needs to be shared. Ah well, "one day we'll all be free".
Joining you back on the original intent vibe ...
The links I provided above really are very good ways to discover new music, as they provide suggestions based on what you tell them you like and dislike. It's like having an endless mixtape on tap 24/7!
