MUSIC MANIA DOWNLOADS

How do you feel about this practice of downloading anything you want for free?  Do you have any ethical reservations about downloading software or music?  Why or why not?

Ethnically, downloading music or anything other types of software or programs for free is definitely wrong. In addition, letting your peers borrow a movie or compact disc is unjust as well. However, people in this world tend to believe getting something for free or for a lower cost is the best way to live their lives. Most people will choose to alternatively acquire something for free rather than being righteous and doing the right thing buy purchasing an item with their own money.

Our music industry needs an apparent change. It should not require buyers to go to a retailer and pay for way over-priced music. The price of music should be lowered and afterwards, maybe more people will save some time downloading tracks and actually buying affordable songs. Some ways that might allow the lowering of prices may include lowering the pay of already highly-compensated musicians.

In addition, software and programs should follow the same route. Honestly, do publishers really expect teens and students to spend $300+ to do their homework using Microsoft Word or Adobe CS3? I don't even their parents would approve of the purchase of such expensive programs even if they use their own money. So, if such programs reduce their prices to about $100, more people will consider buying it and support their productions. I'm sure these companies will still be earning lots of money they already possess.

Generally, if music and downloads don't get noticeably cheaper, people will still to download from peer-to-peer sharing programs such as Limewire and torrents. If producers want us to buy their products, they must offer something that can't be downloaded from the internet. Otherwise, consumers will be forced to continue the practice of downloading even if it may be unethical.