07-09-2009, 03:32 PM
Quote:Now- I'm not looking for compliments so much as just trying to do what I think is rightWell done. Good Job
I thought that was super classy and awesome style...Oh wait. NOT looking for compliments..
I have a similar story, I once tried to pay for a pile of books I bought. The guy forgot to scan one of the books. And I mentioned that he made a mistake. He was offended and said he made no mistake. I told him he did. And he refused to look at the books or the price... I ended up demanding he brings in a manager. The manager understood me. Scolded the guy but did not make the effort to thank me in any way. I should not have insisted on a manager. I should just have thanked the guy for his generosity.
However the other way round happens too.. I was buying a bathrobe for my grandfathers birthday. There were a bunch of lousy robes. And one that I loved that was much more expensive than I had in mind. But you know, the guy is quite old and I won't be buying many more birthday gifts for him so I thought what the heck and decided to bring the expensive one. I went to pay for it, and there was this really cute girl behind the register. I put the robe in front of her and tell her it's for my 90 year old granddad. She says, "How sweet!" and promptly gives me a wink and 15% reduction. So I said thank you.
@LaVazza... It's not stealing, stealing is defined by law as taking an article making it impossible for the original owner to make use of the article. A copy does not make this impossible. In fact nothing is missing therefore nothing is stolen... This is called a violation of copyright. Copyright is the law involved. It is not stealing and we should not allow ourselves to be guilt tripped into believing it is stealing. Also copyright law clearly includes the right for copies for personal use. The fair use of parts of songs and parts of articles in your own material. And the reorganization of copyrighted material into new products. This is our right, by law. They would like to call it stealing and are effectively putting in measures to stop us from exercising our lawful rights.
Mickey Mouse was a copy of another cartoon character, steamboat mike or something. Mickey Mouse was not invented by Walt Disney. According to their own vocabulary: He stole it, became rich from it. And then lobbied for these reductions in copyright.
Sony, sells us Mp3 player's and music... Do you think you're allowed to listen to the music on your Mp3 player? If you do, according to them... You're stealing!
The vast majority of bands who get involved with record companies do not succeed. You need 3 records to get paid. Before that time you're giving your time and effort for free. The record company however makes a lot of money from you. Then when the third record is not so successful. Bye bye! They kick you out. You never received a cent for your effort.
It's a bunch of STS parasites sucking the life out of music. Turn on your tv switch between music channels. See any music? Because I sure don't.. It's all an attempt to recreate the last hit. Where's the new Jethro Tull? The new Morrison? The new Hendrix?
I don't feel guilty over copying the music I do like... I just feel angry at being called a criminal for it.