Downloading Music

I think the first time I ever downloaded music was when my brother installed a file sharing program called: "Lime Wire" on our computer. I didn't download very much music and when I did it was mainly European music I could not buy in America. I didn't know it was illegal until I started reading about people being prosecuted for sharing music. I removed Lime Wire and all the songs from my computer and decided to listen to the music I wanted on You Tube- no fear of prosecution there.

I think musicians have a right to be angry at people who illegally download their music. They work hard to write songs and make music so for people to steal it and the musicians not to get compensation is not right.

Recording companies need to take a different approach to putting a stop to illegal downloading. They need to educate people on why downloading music illegally is wrong. They need to show how it hurts the industry and the consumer (less new music, higher prices...etc)

Finally I think there need's to be stricter regulations when it comes to problems like this. I think people may stop downloading if the fear of an expensive lawsuit or even jail time is looming. Although using fear to curb the issue may not be the best approach. Perhaps people just need to be informed, it's hard to continue doing something illegal with your conscience reminding you of the consequences.