what about the truly broke?

[seeresstoo]

I wonder what I am suppose to do...I just happen to have a computer but couldn't afford a cd to save my life. I mean I get 600$ a month to live on and I have to pay rent food ect. Before it got to this point I use to buy cd's ect. had lots of them in fact... now they are pretty much gone and I have no way to replace so I file share and hope that someone has something that I'll enjoy. What do I do when RIAA takes that possibility away?

[don webb]

You could try finding a JOB!

[tMoD]

Originally posted by don webb
You could try finding a JOB!

You are SO right! Even though the unemployment rate is the worst it's been in 30 years, jobs are as plentiful as the stars! Getting a job, in fact, is like picking fruit off of a tree- you just go out and you get one. No one has to actually give you one, you just go out and you take one. And IF jobs were somehow scarce and someone were to beat you out for the job, for whatever reason (there IS no excuse after all), then you deserve your suffering. Hallelujah! May the strong survive!

[Malicious Intent]

They would argue that if you crashed your car and can't afford a new one, then you have no right to steal one.
By all means pick the many obvious holes in it.
And what do you mean the CDs have pretty much gone? Rotted away?
There was an article about a women who was robbed that discussed p2p as a solution to her problem and the moral ambiguity of her using the system.

http://www.zeropaid.com/news/article.../07072003e.php

[nasrules]

Originally posted by tMoD
You are SO right! Even though the unemployment rate is the worst it's been in 30 years

*ahem* International website here *ahem*

[tMoD]

Originally posted by nasrules
*ahem* International website here *ahem*

seeresstoo is from the state of Georgia (I assume that's what he/she means by "Ga."), don webb is from the "USA," and I am from "Los Angeles." The context should make it clear what country's unemployment figures I was referring to.

[rainbowdemon]

Easy fellas! There is no need for yet another argument about nothing.

[johnsmatrix]

Originally posted by seeresstoo
I wonder what I am suppose to do...I just happen to have a computer but couldn't afford a cd to save my life. I mean I get 600$ a month to live on and I have to pay rent food ect. Before it got to this point I use to buy cd's ect. had lots of them in fact... now they are pretty much gone and I have no way to replace so I file share and hope that someone has something that I'll enjoy. What do I do when RIAA takes that possibility away?

I want a new computer....and a porshe....Tough S#it ain't it....

I'm not clear if this is supposed to be a morality question or not? In reality you'd listen to the radio and just would't have P2P anymore. Obviously you can afford an internet connection. Are they supposed to feel sorry for you? I don't get it.

[tMoD]

Originally posted by rainbowdemon
Easy fellas! There is no need for yet another argument about nothing.

You're right. I think I need to avoid political threads. They're pointless anyway- no one ever convinces anyone.

[IshareManyFilez]

Even if i had the money, i probaly still wouldent buy the cds. I would put my money into a wiser investment that would make me more money.

[shawners]

you guys are so cruel... You have no idea how hard it may be for that person, or if theirs kids involved that have to be watched, and if your on welfare cause your disabled, if you have another income the cut down your food stamps, they lower the money they give you. Not all jobs pay great or can be obtained, you can work 40 hours a week and be in poverty. I know, my mom had a blood disorder and died during kemo therapy, when it turn into lucemia.. She had negative dollars in the bank, and i had to help pay her bills, and take her to Houston every weekend for treatment. Before judgeing, take a step back and look at the whole picture.
And if you want this person to boycott the riaa, mentioning to her to get a job to pay for the albums is money not even worth spending.

[tMoD]

I feel I need to clarify that my post was sarcastic, just in case it was misunderstood. And that is the last thing I'll be saying in this thread.

[Kooperman]

Originally posted by shawners
you guys are so cruel... You have no idea how hard it may be for that person, or if theirs kids involved that have to be watched, and if your on welfare cause your disabled,

It scares me when I agree with shawners, lol, but in this case his point is right on target. There's no need to pummel somebody before you know the personal situation.

[Lamourlady]

well, i can understand this chap's situation.
i got laid off a great paying job and used to buy atleast 4-6 cds a month. new ones for the daughter and replacing the ones i have had in lp form.
but the job i hold now....well it sucks, pay-wise.
p2p or not........i just wouldn't be buying them.
although p2p gives us a wonderful opportunity to still hear the new stuff coming out, i still can't use my financial situation as the basis as to why i download. (although it does solve that particular problem.....Doh!)
regardless of whether u or anyone else believes it is right or wrong.....i take responsibility for what i personally believe about p2p and take whatever consequences come with that belief.
so whatever u believe........just be ready for what comes with it.
it is a personal decision, just make sure u have all the facts.
the fact that it is free is the main reason we all use p2p, but there are many other facets as to why this p2p revolution is taking place.

[aqlo]

Hi seeress! I sympathize with the problem you are describing (even though politically I am a cold-blooded bastard!)

The first thing I want to tell you is that the riaa is never going to be able to stop free music again, so there's no worries there.

The next thing would be to encourage you to use your computer to increase your prospects in life. I don't know if you are living on a pension or welfare or just a student budget, it doesn't really matter. There are things you can do to increase your income, you can start by learning to create webpages and work your way up to programming at http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/

Once you have some skills you can create a resume suitable for work-at-home jobs if that is what you need, you can also advertise on your webpages (free space!) to supplement your income almost immediately (Amazon.com and other web-based sellers are eager to partner with you.)

That's about all I can give without more detail, and is based on the idea that your idea is serious. If this is just an "ethics" question then feel free to starve also, if you are too proud to work in your parallel world or whatever.