Music | September 11, 2009 | 2 comments

Musicians hit out at plans to cut off internet for file sharers

source: http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article6828262.ece

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Musicians from some of the world’s biggest bands are calling on the UK Government to abandon proposals to cut off the internet connections of people who illegally download music.

Artists from bands including Radiohead, Pink Floyd and Blur told The Times that plans announced by Lord Mandelson, the Business Secretary, to suspend the internet accounts of those who engage in file-sharing will criminalise a whole generation of their fans.
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2 comments // Musicians hit out at plans to cut off internet for file sharers

  • teknician
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      teknician  

    • Wasn't music created to be shared in the first place? The only thing wrong with sharing files is that the composer/artist doesn't receive revenue. Well, sorry about that, however, aren't artists trying to break into the hearts of their fans? If you'd choose money over your fan base how about looking for a new job bad ass.

    • 2 years ago
  • hpseaton
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      hpseaton  

    • Dave Rowntree, the drummer with Blur, said: “The fact that file sharing goes on, and is as popular as it is, is an incredibly positive thing for the music industry. The fact is that music is so popular that people are willing to break the law to get it.'
      That is very true.
      Most artists understand that music corporations are the biggest thieves when it comes to their music.

    • 2 years ago
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