Bono's net policing idea draws fire

Because the majority of the public LOVES him. They would kiss the ground he walks on.

He did. He's probably campaigning to have 'Professional Tosser' legitimised for his tax-returns.

Right on Jac1992. Did you ever see the footage of him in Africa? Walking through the poorest villages in the country, wearing Gucci glasses in slacks and loafers, commenting on how sad it was to see all of those poor Africans.

He's a butt-head...

This point couldn't have been said better. No one helps out the home-front anymore, its always about helping those in Africa, where our money's return only comeback in terrorist fashion.

i'll second that!

[applauds]

correct the art in music is coming back, not the businessman.

Agreed, if you're any good as a musician downloaders will buy your product and frequent your shows.
Bono's a moaner!
At least now most great musicians actually see monetary benefit in their lifetimes.

very cool, I applaud your comment as well! I'm an artist and know the value of keeping the creativity separate from the business, because business can thwart the creativity. I've been saying that business's only purpose is to stay alive, whereas creativity is meant to keep your soul alive. Big difference.

I agree! The only thing download hurts is the already fat wallets of rich egomaniacs like him. He doesn't need any more money!!

I agree very much...he's always come across as a pretentious prick to me.

I just can't stand that man. His ego is about two sizes too big.

Matt do your research sweetheart. Free downloading hearts everyone. If the musishons don't get payed then they can't hire people, for example a hare stillest. Well if (S)he can't get payed then (s)he can't buy cloths or food and that two more indastrys down

OK so that may not be the best example but my point is artest make more people money than thimselvs

Oh and if anybody bitches about my spelling I will find you..........and kill you

I like the way Bono is willing to sacrifice everyone's net freedom so his profit margin will be safe...what a tool.

Darlink: Do your research, honey. Go take an English class. I can't even tell what the hell you're talking about.

Your problem not mine A

I mean, I guess so? Do you go to Icelandic web forums and post in English, then tell them it's their problem that they can't understand you? I'm just trying to clarify what exactly it is you're talking about, because your first comment was pure gibberish.

I didn't know there was such a large rabbit grooming Industry. lol

LOL Tyler.
Darlink, I am far more dangerous than you are so the threat of your killing me is not going to stop me from saying this: Not only is your spelling terrible (which there is really no excuse for because there is spell check) but your incoherence is not going to be helpful in your search for a job. I am not saying this to be mean. I am offering constructive criticism. Brush up on the English skills, kid. It makes you a more formitable candidate for employment.

formitable? hahaha

LOL. Okay mine was a typo and i will even leave it for the joke's sake, but at least my statement is coherent.

Yes, when I read the statement, 'A decade's worth of music file-sharing and swiping has made clear that the people it hurts are the creators...' I thought to my self, yes, you're real 'hurt'.

Britney and the Jonas brothers are NOT knowledge

Darlink makes a great point :l

i will believe this statement the day i see soulja boy answer a mathematical equation lol...

Your all forgetting that the Jonas brothers, miley cyrus, britney, soulja boy and many many more alike should not be considered as music, i think that's what jubal meant, at least thats what i hope!

yeah , what is pushed on children in place of music these days , is just .... embarrassing .

Not only is that what's pushed on children, but they also want them to PAY for that sugar-coated, bubblegum pop, brain rotting excuse for so-called music.

and superman that hoooe!

There is music for music's sake (netlabels under Creative Commons) and music for business (Bono, Cyrus, Spears, etc...). People like Bono and James Hetfield are up in arms over file sharing because they have lost sight of why they got into music in the first place and can only see dollar bills.
It's all about the Benjamins.

You are good !

wow, jubal! Really cool sound! Thanks for sharing. You have a very good voice. Are you playing guitar too? :)

Well, jubal, it's really good music! I'm a fan :)