Hi all,
May I also echo Larry's post on this debate, but with a few
different angles:
I live in an area of Australia that rarely sees performers of the
musical genres that interest me, because of the small population. Tape
trading has introduced me to many artists that I'd never otherwise hear,
and undoubtedly it has led to me purchasing many official CD releases
that I would not have otherwise purchased, mostly through US based
sources, because they are simply not released here.
The seeming proliferation of bootlegging with digital equipment disturbs
me too - I also would never sell a tape or CD, nor duplicate any
commercial release. I don't think it's as prevalent in these genres as
in others, but it does occur.
I, for one, am appreciative of those bands that allow an occasional
board feed, and/or condone audience taping. Equally, Nancy, I can
understand your point of view. Using Todd Snider as an example though,
I've purchased all of Todd's official releases since I was introduced to
his music by a trader. I'd certainly never hear him on local radio.
By & large, I think genuine trading adds to an artist's sales, not
detracts.
Kerry
http://www.tassie.net.au/~krichard
