Mr. Munn of the RIAA asks, “Is it okay to shoplift if you disagree with the prices a shop charges?”
Since he brought up the topic of theft, I oblige and ask him, “Is it okay to charge outrageous prices such as $15-20 for a CD that contain maybe two high-quality songs and eight others as filler?” That is what is referred to in modern parlance as “a ripoff,” theft unto itself. Which brings up another topic: You in the recording industry have changed the playing field. Up until a decade or so ago, most albums were solid pieces of work that were worth the cash shelled out. Now, it’s all about “singles” and an increasing number of one-hit wonders. Charge $1-2 for each single, depending on its quality and popularity, and call it a day. You may not change your paradigm and continue to charge the same prices.
Do you expect us, the consumers, to go along with this unpoliced daylight robbery? Wake up and smell the plastic, Mr. Munn. Why do you think Robin Hood is considered a hero?
[Besides, this man has obviously never heard of XM radio and mix tapes.]
