Let's not forget that the artists get screwed by pirated music too. My friends The Winstons (www.thewinstons.com) just sent me their latest CD, "Coming Through". Andy Winston is not only a great songwriter and guitarist, but moonlights as an attorney. :-) I'm assuming he is responsible for the following note on the back cover:

Warning: All Rights Reserved Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. So, don't.

Can't say it much clearer than that. Blues