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Janis Ian on Downloads

23 Oct 02 - 10:11 AM (#809229)
Subject: Janis Ian on Downloads
From: Kim C

Thought this was interesting:

http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20021023/4557245s.htm


23 Oct 02 - 10:43 AM (#809259)
Subject: RE: Janis Ian on Downloads
From: EBarnacle1

As always, I find Janis cogent and persuasive.


23 Oct 02 - 12:00 PM (#809331)
Subject: RE: Janis Ian on Downloads
From: Naemanson

Very good and, if you'll pardon the expression, right on the money.


23 Oct 02 - 01:31 PM (#809436)
Subject: RE: Janis Ian on Downloads
From: Kim C

Well, personally, I have always questioned who it really hurts. It's promotional advertising, isn't it? And how much money do people lose on "promotional copies" of CDs? I don't think I've ever heard that addressed before.

If people can't hear your music, they won't know if they want to buy it or not, or come to your shows, or tell their friends about you.


23 Oct 02 - 03:01 PM (#809498)
Subject: RE: Janis Ian on Downloads
From: pattyClink

Just read this article. Well said, with facts to back it up. She should consider writing columns or books if she doesn't already.
Bravo, Janis! Brava!


24 Oct 02 - 01:02 PM (#810290)
Subject: RE: Janis Ian on Downloads
From: Kim C

And it's probably going to get buried in the news.