for the artists, it doesn't matter either way as long as you download legally. They get the same percentage.
for me, i like buying the CD. it's nothing but a nostalgic habit of being able to hold the cd on my hand. makes me feel more connected.
i, however, listen to the songs before purchasing but i don't download illegally. if the band posts the songs on their site or youtube or **** like that, then i'd listen. if i like it, i'll buy it.
i figured that since my workd involves music and artists, the least i can do is give them their living the same way i make a living a out of them.
but buying the cd will make the labels earn more. they still earn with legal downloading, they just earn more with the CD. and based on many of the posts here, many, if not most, of your hate labels.
so there you go.
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