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"We will sue you if you download Music"

Says the BPI.

[URL]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3722428.stm[/URL]

Is there any real reason for this? They'll take one person out, but you can guarantee that another will come along and share files as normal...

i would also point out that music downloading also encourages attendance of gigs, both through learning of new bands, genres and obviously additional affluence amongst music fans. Touring is more profitable for the bands but the music labels want their cd sales.

Whats the point in that? People are just going to rebel against it and do it more and more! or copy cds

Yeah, sueing your customers is never the best way to get support.

Are the BPI intentionally stupid? I thought the ability to download music was helping the music industry, as people can experience different types of music they wouldn’t normally listen to.

Sounds to me like the BPI have loaded their gun and are ready to shoot themselves in the foot, though they can hardly blame people for downloading songs when cheeky girls and busted are allowed to roam the charts.

I just downloaded Eminem's new tune, it's not gonna stop me from buying the album in Novemeber though.

Stupid old git in the picture, like he's bother about new artists.

I don't trust this topic. Mwah.

Says the BPI.

[URL]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3722428.stm[/URL]

Is there any real reason for this? They'll take one person out, but you can guarantee that another will come along and share files as normal...