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Originally Posted by TarJak
Also what do you think of the "License to download" idea? Would that work?
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Why would people who purchase music legally agree to paying an additional levy on their connection? Could work, but would be a PR nightmare.
I also agree with your understanding of Piracy = Lost Sale. How can the music industry quantify lost revenue when someone who downloads a track would never have bought it in the first place. 'Piracy' is a usable buzz word to explain their own shortcomings in their business practices.
I lost any/all sympathy (If I ever had any) with the Music Industry the moment they introduced Broadcast Licensing and Copyright Licensing to all audible devices (office radios, on hold music etc....). For my office, my employers would need an annual license just to play a local Radio Station that would total approx £3500 because it can be 'possibly' heard by more than 5 people.
So, personally I think they could look a little closer to home for a solution to their dwindling sales.