I think that Jim has been generous in sharing his songs with others through his website. I know that he makes his living by performing and as one who has seen him live on stage, I rate him as a fine entertainer.
As a long time Mudcatter, I have expressed my views on copyright laws many times in the past and they are well known. I do not make my living as a performer or a songwriter but I do both in non commercial venues. I am flattered when others sing my creations and I have used the creations of others, Jim included, in public performance. My belief is that music and especially folkmusic is meant to be shared, and while I respect the right of others not not share, I commend those who do. I can not agree with those who sound like a pitchman for the commercial recording industry. In my humble opinion the industry fleeces both the performer and the fan!
                     Sandy