1. You are a young novelist or struggling musician trying to make a living writing stories and music. Would you oppose or support more government control on copyright if technology promised unauthorized copies of your work could not be circulated?
The law states, "When you make illegal copies of someone’s creative work, you are stealing and breaking the law." Although this is vague, it is very straightforward and those who break this law are well aware of it.
If I were a musician who spent days, weeks, and sometimes years creating an album I would feel cheated and as if people were stealing from me, which they are. On MusicUnited.org there is a movement to help "educate consumers about the value of music copyright and the legitimate outlets for acquiring music". Part of their site has quotes from singers and songwriters speaking out against illegal music downloading.
The Dixie Chicks speak out by saying, "It may seem innocent enough, but every time you illegally download music a songwriter doesn't get paid. And, every time you swap that music with your friends a new artist doesn't get a chance. Respect the artists you love by not stealing their music. You're in control. Support music, don't steal it."
It comes down to the simple idea of respect. If you have respect for the artists that you listen to and admire, the least you could do is pay for what they create.
To finish it off, P Diddy had some simple advice..."As an artist who has dedicated his life to music and the music business, I have seen what illegal music copying has done and continues to do to new and established musicians. I understand why people download music, but for me and my fellow artists, this is our livelihood. When you make an illegal copy, you're stealing from the artist. It's that simple. Every single day we're out here pouring our hearts and souls into making music for everyone to enjoy. What if you didn't get paid for your job? Put yourself in our shoes!"
He asks everyone to put themselves in the shoes of the artists that they are stealing from because it is their lifestyle form of income.
In conclusion, I do support the government taking a stronger movement towards controlling the copyright laws on music. It is only fair to the singers and songwriters to get credit for the time and effort they put into making their living. As long as this is the main motive of the government I believe that it is 100% the best thing to do.
http://www.musicunited.org/3_artists.aspx
To finish it off, P Diddy had some simple advice..."As an artist who has dedicated his life to music and the music business, I have seen what illegal music copying has done and continues to do to new and established musicians. I understand why people download music, but for me and my fellow artists, this is our livelihood. When you make an illegal copy, you're stealing from the artist. It's that simple. Every single day we're out here pouring our hearts and souls into making music for everyone to enjoy. What if you didn't get paid for your job? Put yourself in our shoes!"
He asks everyone to put themselves in the shoes of the artists that they are stealing from because it is their lifestyle form of income.
In conclusion, I do support the government taking a stronger movement towards controlling the copyright laws on music. It is only fair to the singers and songwriters to get credit for the time and effort they put into making their living. As long as this is the main motive of the government I believe that it is 100% the best thing to do.
http://www.musicunited.org/3_artists.aspx
I agree with your point that illegal downloading really isn't fair to the artists, but what can you do to the people who can't afford the music and the only way to get music was to illegally download it? For many people paying $0.99 is a lot for a single song. Some songs are over a $1. The artists still make money by the live concerts they have where people pay a lot to see them and the companies they record with. There are many people, especially youngsters our own age, who download music illegally and thrive off of it. People download music everyday from different sites. But I also feel that even if there are stricter laws on illegal music download people will still find a way to get around it. There would probably be less downloading sites if the laws were stricter, but I still think they would exist.
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