The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #101373   Message #2045426
Posted By: Jim Lad
07-May-07 - 04:09 PM
Thread Name: Prosecution of students pirating music
Subject: RE: Prosecution of students pirating music
Jim, I'm sure you wouldn't apply that non economic attitude to your own life's work would you? I bet you always feel you should be paid fairly for your labour. If music is your job, ( and I know some people on here resent those who do succeed at it) then it's the same as being a plumber or a teacher or whatever. I respect my fellow workers in whatever trade they follow and pay them accordingly for their services. Therefore if someone wishes to enjoy my services as a musician why should your attitude apply?
And when they do buy my "product" I'm pleased, not flattered, because I know it's good and worth its price, like any tradesman in any marketplace.

Apologies if I'm misinterpriting this but it certainly got me going.

By the way: I'm a damn good handyman and don't mind who uses the shower after it's installed.

As for the blogger who has put your albums up. You're entitled to be annoyed. I've said that before. It just wouldn't bother me.