File Sharing

1.While this does seem wrong, I do believe it is acceptable. Although many artists do not make money through their songs, but rather, endorsements, downloading one song from an artist would not seem to cause detriment to their career. Furthermore, if only one person wanted one song instead of the whole album, they should not have to pay that much to listen to it.

2. It is is acceptable to download a song from a struggling independent artist. One should not have to pay so much for one song. I also believe that a struggling independent artist would not be so widespread to be downloaded.

3. I think it is acceptable to copy a song one already owns. If you have it, you should not have to buy it again. It would not be different if one was to rp a song from a CD they own.

4. It is not acceptable to shoplift a CD from a store. To steal a CD is morally wrong and there seems like there is a higher risk to get into trouble. People know to shoplift is wrong, but to download, people unconsciously do, wihtout realizing the consequences.

5. It would be more reasonable to find a sample of a song or watch it on TV, rather than download to "try it out." One will know if they like the song or not by a sample. There are alternatives to trying songs out, such as the radio, TV and free samples.

6. This is acceptable because the CD has already been paid for; there is no need to buy it again. Some people may rip a CD to have it as a backup in case the CD gets messed up or lost in the future and the artists has still gotten paid.

7. This is acceptable. There are many websites that allow pepel to put music on their webpage's like MySpace, and friends are able to copy the songs. It is easily accessible, so it should be acceptable.

8. I am not sure how to do this, but looking at users who use Lime Wire, it seems like kit is more towards self pleasure. I would agree that if poeple are able to use these tools, they should be able to use the contants they download however they would like.

9. It is appropriate to give out mix CDs. They are created to have a custom sound for whoever is listening. If mixes were sold seperately, it would seem likely that people would buy them.

10. Similar to the above response, I do think it is acceptable to give a mix out, but to make money off songs that the artists are not making money, is not acceptable. It is like stealing money from the artists.