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To: Rich1 who wrote (53576)	9/23/2000 11:23:38 AM
From: The Phoenix	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 63513

According to the article I read in Wired it is not illegal to reproduce music for non commercial enjoyement. That lawyer couldn't be more wrong. A copywright states that you can not copy the subject matter without consent from the producer. There are no exceptions. The music industry has exercised leniency for the copy of music for ones own personal use. That is, you can buy a CD and make a copy for the car... but you can not make copies for your friends. Napster will lose this case because the impact on copywright laws runs to deep. Phoenix

To: Rich1 who wrote (53576)	9/23/2000 12:56:21 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 63513

I disagree that it isn't illegal based on copyright laws. However, that is not my argument. My argument is an ethical and practical one. On the ethical front, I still believe that it is the artist (or person who has bought the rights) that gets to say what is done with his work. This is the copyright part of the argument. The practical side of the argument is that, if artists cannot count on receiving payment for their work, they will not be able to use their art to make a living. If they can't make a living being artists, they will end up finding a career that can put food on their table. On the other hand, the genie is out of the bottle and I do believe that there are practical reasons to believe that the first one of these distribution sites to work with the music industry to develop a secure method in which payment can be assured, will be a very successful endeavor. Just think, no need to produce a physical product, or maintain inventory. This is a classic example of where the internet can revolutionize an industry. I am certain that the music industry is fighting this because they can see the revolution coming and it also implies a loss of control since pretty much anyone will be able to produce an album and get it out to the masses. However, I think that the biggest benefit that the music industry will provide will be the filtering out of the crap and then subsequent promotion of the good stuff.