Illegal Downloading

[PaintYourTarget]

The last few albums I've bought have been unsigned bands where I've handed the cash to their guitarist or bassists (never drummers). That I feel good about 'cause I can actually see where the moneys going and that they're pleased someone has liked them enough to buy their album - each and everyone matters to them.
Big bands don't value individual album sales anymore, £10 wont impact them so why bother when there's people around who it will.

[Invent]

I support paying for CDs that are by new artists that can only just about afford the studios they make their songs in, but when it's a worldwide famous artist, then I'm just not bothered if I'm honest.

[DaveTaylor]

If I download something "illegally" music/movies etc I buy it when it comes out or when i am next in town anyway so I am legal again it's a good way of doing it, but for software etc I have started to buy some but photoshop etc hell no!

[Mickster]

It's wrong, but I do it.

If I really want something, I will buy it, but if I fancy something new without having to go the the shops and spend money, I just download something.

Another reason I would download something if it is way overpriced, prime example being Photoshop. Seriously, I doubt anyone paid the full price for PS, and if you did, you just got ripped off TBH.

[Ramones]

I don't buy crap bands albums because i feel sorry for them , whether they're world famous or pub singers if i like them i'll still illegally download their music if i can, this post isn't going anywhere..

[jrh2002]

I download loads of films and music and still dont lose sleep at night
Its easier for me to download because I have over 1000 films on an external that sits next to my sky+ box and all those files are avi or mp4 and if i bought it would mean i have to take a few hours converting the dvd files. I watch films or listen to my music through my tv with no need for piles of dvd's or cd's cluttering up my home. If I was earning anywhere near the amount of the well known artists/actors and the people behind the scenes then to right they can complain but when they make obscene profits on dvd's or cd's they wont get my sympathy when people dont pay.

I pay for ALL my ps3 games i must tell you :8

The people who download and then sell on multiple copies of dvd's or cd's however are the ones who should be cracked down on even though before i got into torrents and downloading i was guilty of buying from these people but buying or downloading for your own personal use isnt something the police would bother chasing up on.

The governments getting involved in the piracy is annoying it should just be a civil matter but I imagine these big businesses donate well to the governments in question so of course they will fight on their behalf. Corruption is all I can think.

I could produce a single cd album with case, full covers, inserts and printed cd with no loss of quality for under £1 so why is it right to charge on average 9.99 for that in the shop?

Double album for £1.20 and the shop price is usually £12 - £13

DVD for under £1 and the shop price for a new film is usually £15 - £20

I know that they have done all the work like filming or recording so expect it to cost more as they have to pay wages but what a rip off at the current values.

If you do buy your your music, DVDs and games i strongly recomend you avoid UK high street retail outlets and buy from places like

http://www.cdwow.com/
www.amazon.co.uk
www.play.com

just google and do a search also search google for code to make your dvd player multi region and consider buying from america etc (orders under £18 no import tax needs to be paid) and alot of the time their films are out on dvd months before here.

Long live The Pirate Bay and Mininova :eusa_danc

[Blinger1]

I pay for ALL my ps3 games i must tell you :8

Long live The Pirate Bay and Mininova :eusa_danc

You have to, because can't pirate PS3 games (yet...?)

And Demonoid is quite good too.

[jrh2002]

You have to, because can't pirate PS3 games (yet...?)

And Demonoid is quite good too.

I have seen a few places advertising to chip a ps3 but never seen any games for download so who knows lol

I used to pirate my ps1 games but when you have so many you tend to play them a little and then go onto the next new one which to me took out the enjoyment of course i was pretty young then so couldnt afford to buy them very often. I bought all ps2 / gamecube / wii / ps3 games and take my time in choosing them and reading about them to make sure i dont get something bad that i bought just on the name. I also make sure i get the best deal and even a seconds hand one in new condition off amazon etc is fine by me

yes demonoid is good but i do a little bit for the sites i mentioned so thats why i named them

[Blinger1]

I chipped my PS2, then one of the controllers stopped working (in the PS2 console itsself), so i bought a slim, invested in the Memor32 memory card (plug and play modchip), used that.
Had a modded PS1 and PSP, dont use either anymore much since i got a PS3.

I download music, im too stingy to buy it and my dad doesn't let me "why buy it when you can download it for free?"

[Cypher-]

I believe that the music which I listen to like rock/indie/alt is more appealing when you see a band live. Bands make an amazing smount from constantly gigging doing licensed venues. There are some bands that never come off the road because they love it and know its the best way to make money. I also think that "illegal" downloading or downloading without a license helps some bands to elevate their career. Go and ask Gym Class Heroes without a reporter there and they will whistle a different tune.