Well said, although it doesn't apply to me really. I don't care whether what people are doing is "legal" or not, and I know that for the most part record companies try to suck out as much money from you as they can. ... They can be pretty slimy at times, in fact.

I buy CDs not because it's legal, but because I want to give the artists my support.

... And 'cause I like having a tangible item that I can touch. I don't want all my music trapped onto a computer or iPod, I like having a CD jacket that I can flip though. I like having it in the 'real' world. I know not everyone shares this sentiment, but it's the way I am. xD


But anyway, my first post in this topic was a bit harsher than I meant. I don't sit around and fume over people who don't purchase the albums like I do, though it is a bit irksome when I happen upon it when I browse online. I suppose it also wasn't entirely fair to imply that people who don't buy the CDs aren't fans.


By the way, while we're at it, how can the music industry get more with the times? There's albums sold in store and online, and there are purchase-able digital downloads from sources like iTunes. o_O; Unless you want them to transfer the songs directly into your brain, music is quite accessible these days. You don't even have to buy a CD player anymore. Playstations play them, DVD players play them, computers play them... How are they becoming obsolete like you say? What exactly are you expecting? I'm not trying to change your mind or start an argument, I'm just honestly curious what you want them to do.

EDIT: Nevermind. ^^; You guys do what you want, and I'll do what I want. I always get upset about how people these days are so judgemental and then I go and do the same thing. I take back everything I said, and am offering an apology instead. I haven't posted much in these forums and I want to make friends, I don't want to be the person that everyone goes "Oh boy, what is this chick saying now? *eyeroll*"
That seems to happen to me too much on forums. So again, I take back what I said, and I'm sorry. I still prefer to buy my albums, but who am I to judge people who don't? =/
Friends? <3