RIAA had nothing to do with it …
p2pnet.net Readers’ Writes:- The RIAA’s (Recording Industry Association of America) bitter and relentless sue ‘em all campaign against people who share music online in the US is “impacting Canadian downloaders,” a new study says.
“Among those who have indicated that they have stopped downloading music files, 21% say on an unaided basis that they stopped because of legal ramifications,” it states.
However, at least two p2pnet readers think other aspects should have been taken into account.
“In my case I am downloading less now, but mostly because I’ve caught up,” says one here. “I’ve got all I want of the oldies, that is from last month back to vinyl days.
“I’m still downloading, but only as I discover new and interesting artists (late night CBC radio 2 usually). When I find someone or a band I like, I simply get as much of them as I can and sift through the tunes for keepers.
“Interesting that this particular reason wasn’t listed as one possible explanation for the decline in downloads.”
And, “Ditto for me (wow, sounds exactly like my situation!),” says another here.
“So if downloading is declining so rapidly, are the music companies seeing a comensurate increase in sales?
“And if the situation is better now, what’s the point of further legal suits and government interference?”
Good questions. But don’t hold your breath for answers.
May 13th, 2004 at 5:04 pm
That’s exactly why My downloading has slowed to a trickle too