Wow...
    Some harsh words here...mick has a point. No matter what you call it, it is technically stealing. I personally don't have a problem taking a song or two from big business. I've never downloaded an entire album, and recently, I went out and bought Wilco's last record after I heard a couple of tracks I liked on win mx. I play music locally (ann arbor/detroit area) and I always make a point to buy from the local stores and support the local artists. This is way to long a discussion to have here, but I believe these sights serve a purpose as long as they are not abused.

-Spartacus