music download sites?

[Bill Davidsen]

Anne Wilson wrote:

> Artists lose revenue through illegal file-sharing.  Artists gain revenue if 
> you buy from reputable sites.  Magnatune guarantee that the artist will get 
> 50% of whatever you pay (I don't know how they split it when you buy monthly 
> subscriptions).  I bought a CD in wav form for burning because it fitted a 
> particular niche.  If I'd paid the recommended $5 (I paid slightly more) the 
> artist would have got a great deal more than he would get from a £12-£15 shop-
> bought one.  Incidentally, they will actually burn a disc and send it to you 
> for only a small extra charge.
> 
Well said!


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