Since that time when I loved cute boy bands and popular one hit wonders, the only thing that has changed for online piracy is newer technology and the expanse of internet use, both of which only help spread illegal file sharing among individuals. While investigations are sprouting up in every city world-wide, many argue that the legislation system is catching up to those who partake in online pirated music and will one day be stopped. But can online piracy ever be completely stopped?The answer to that question is no. After the federal courts shut down Napster, there were hundreds if not thousands of other websites allowing individuals to file share across borders. People can file share anything from music, books, movies, pictures, magazines, etc. ANYTHING can be made into a digital copy and spread illegally to other nations and the fact is that our federal courts are just not physically capable of keeping up with the speed of new websites and technology available for users today. The only true way for legislation to stop online music piracy would be to shut down the world wide web.
John Lennon would rise from the dead before legislation could put an end to pirated music.
And legislation will never be ahead of technology. While they are thinking of taking real measures, one or two new sharing programs are being launched. And even with more control, pirates will get even more eager to find and develop new ways to hedge laws. It's a sad thing for musicians to enter the business as it is right now and what new songs will online pirates download if eventually artists become no longer motivated since all of their work is practically labeled as charity. Just as Lennon said: "imagine all the people sharing all the world".
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ReplyDeleteYou are correct, this will never be stopped, it is virtually impossible so the trade off in staying in business has to be present. Although difficult for an artist to start producing songs at this time like Henry above me stated, remember that going on tours is a way for musicians to make a living. The sad thing is that more and more have no other choice if they want to make a living because of all the piracy that is going on in the world. I personally know Pitbull and i can attest to this, he has gone in a lot of tours, sadly because of this he missed Christmas eve this past year, but thankfully he was home for Christmas day with his family.
ReplyDeleteAlthough sad, it is true that Legislation will not be able to keep up with the advancement of technology. Music piracy dates back to as far as I can remember. In the "old" days people used those little black things called cassette tapes to record songs off the radio or other tapes, then the "burning" of CD's and today we have Limewire, Napster and so on. As the various governments of the world make efforts to stop one form of music piracy or the other, our handy dandy IT experts are coming up with new ways to beat the system. So indeed, I concur with your last statement saying "John Lennon would rise from the dead before legislation could put an end to pirated music".
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