I agree, Jim. Piracy is something that will never go away. There's this need for people to OWN something. And right now, like you, I do appreciate those who are willing to shell out hard-earned cash for a copy of my music.

It's not the individuals who download for their personal use or reference that cause the labels worry, but those who actually SELL pirated music for profit.

I can understand your position, but who's to say, how would you know (and I'm saying this as a BIG IF) if the ones who are paying you are actually the ones making profit afterwards.

I've almost given up on "selling" music online, that's why if anyone asks me where they can get my songs, I direct them to my links and ask them to "listen" for the meantime.

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