i think brian is right because he speaks to all the people who download stuff illegally and generally he speaks to all the 'true' fans who wouldn't download illegally if they support totally the project as 'true' fans.Maybe his reaction was a little premature and some fans can feel 'offended'...but i find that it would be better to shout out the fact soon...;)
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If I shut the fuck up, aren't I losing the right to my own opinion?
Just a thought. Thanks for your intellectual response though.
Just a thought. Thanks for your intellectual response though.
I don't really understand how Brian's post is upsetting all you people, you're taking this much too personal. You're like kids who are annoyed because they got caught stealing a cookie or something. What kind of crazy fanbase is this when "virtually 99%" of it gets extremely pissed because of one rant by Brian? Loosen up!
I think it's stupid and wrong to download tracks that are MEANT to be sold for CHARITY if they are not paid for!
Why not ask your parents if they can buy you the tracks if you don't have a CC of your own? I would. My dad's pretty nice when it comes to some favours I ask of him.
Is it really that hard to let go of a quid/dollar for a song? Why make such a fuss outta this? These are great songs that are being sold for a great charity and a great cause! (Excuse my repetition)
Why not ask your parents if they can buy you the tracks if you don't have a CC of your own? I would. My dad's pretty nice when it comes to some favours I ask of him.
Is it really that hard to let go of a quid/dollar for a song? Why make such a fuss outta this? These are great songs that are being sold for a great charity and a great cause! (Excuse my repetition)
'And you can also pay that 0.99 cents and donate to Aids charity without listening to that song. If you think it's crap, then just delete it. At least you'll have done something good for another human being then.... '
I will donate to whatever charity I see fit. And for the information of all, I do donate to several charities. They are here in the US. Where I feel it is needed more so than abroad.
And ogre t. thanks for the support. At least I am not the only 'evil' one here :)
I will donate to whatever charity I see fit. And for the information of all, I do donate to several charities. They are here in the US. Where I feel it is needed more so than abroad.
And ogre t. thanks for the support. At least I am not the only 'evil' one here :)
i was always amazed at the bands support and wide range of fans
lately i am amazed at how ignorant -self serving- and hypocritical some of them are
lately i am amazed at how ignorant -self serving- and hypocritical some of them are
"Why not ask your parents if they can buy you the tracks if you don't have a CC of your own? I would. My dad's pretty nice when it comes to some favours I ask of him."
OK, I'll ask your dad if he can buy the tracks for me.
OK, I'll ask your dad if he can buy the tracks for me.
OK, I'll ask your dad if he can buy the tracks for me.
wait dont forget me lol :P
wait dont forget me lol :P
No, dimwit. I meant you ask YOUR parents to buy the tracks for you
the magic word for today is
S A R C A S M
S A R C A S M
Damn Dark! Your dad seems to be a cool guy! I was almost going to ask you too.
Its up to the person if he/she wants to donate some money to the charity or not. It all depends if the person expresses the desire to help a cause, not because there are tracks to download. I think its quite unethical, you know, donate some money and for "free" you will get to download these tracks. However, that's how capitalism works, if you want people to be aware of something and help, you have to give him/her something in return. That isn't donating isn't? Donating to a cause has to come from the individual's concern, not because you will get something in return or some famous person is promoting it (wether its by real personal intentions or good PR).
I believe that Brian's comment in the first paragraph was enough to explain his disdain about the illegal downloading of the 46664 tracks. The second paragraph was clearly unwarranted, and still not a good PR move if he wants his fans to donate to the charity.
It's quite funny that the video of the concert is available for FREE on the site, and still supposedly is illegal. There are programmes that code mp3's or videos in order not to be save on to your hard drive. Now if only Brian figured that out, we wouldnt be having this discussion.
Leaving a Queen message board, or not buying anymore 'Queen' related material because you feel offended by Brian's comments is very pathetic IMO. Brian, Rog, and John will still be earning money if one fan drops the fanbase, and/or decide not to buy anymore 'Queen' material.
Its up to the person if he/she wants to donate some money to the charity or not. It all depends if the person expresses the desire to help a cause, not because there are tracks to download. I think its quite unethical, you know, donate some money and for "free" you will get to download these tracks. However, that's how capitalism works, if you want people to be aware of something and help, you have to give him/her something in return. That isn't donating isn't? Donating to a cause has to come from the individual's concern, not because you will get something in return or some famous person is promoting it (wether its by real personal intentions or good PR).
I believe that Brian's comment in the first paragraph was enough to explain his disdain about the illegal downloading of the 46664 tracks. The second paragraph was clearly unwarranted, and still not a good PR move if he wants his fans to donate to the charity.
It's quite funny that the video of the concert is available for FREE on the site, and still supposedly is illegal. There are programmes that code mp3's or videos in order not to be save on to your hard drive. Now if only Brian figured that out, we wouldnt be having this discussion.
Leaving a Queen message board, or not buying anymore 'Queen' related material because you feel offended by Brian's comments is very pathetic IMO. Brian, Rog, and John will still be earning money if one fan drops the fanbase, and/or decide not to buy anymore 'Queen' material.
good one Pim!
Shoujo - "It's quite funny that the video of the concert is available for FREE on the site, and still supposedly is illegal."
No. It's there to be streamed and watched online. It's there for our pleasure. A nice surprise to see. But it is not to be recorded and then passed around for download. That's illegal distribution in the first place! Not to mention bad for the charity.
The concert footage shown on UK tv wasn't that great. But when someone puts footage online for others to download, that's breaking laws. And again, wrong.
Lucy - "I do donate to several charities. They are here in the US. Where I feel it is needed more so than abroad."
Do tell, what are they? I always thought that Africa was the one place where things were the worst in the world. Or do they get enough attention?
Peace,
Adam.
No. It's there to be streamed and watched online. It's there for our pleasure. A nice surprise to see. But it is not to be recorded and then passed around for download. That's illegal distribution in the first place! Not to mention bad for the charity.
The concert footage shown on UK tv wasn't that great. But when someone puts footage online for others to download, that's breaking laws. And again, wrong.
Lucy - "I do donate to several charities. They are here in the US. Where I feel it is needed more so than abroad."
Do tell, what are they? I always thought that Africa was the one place where things were the worst in the world. Or do they get enough attention?
Peace,
Adam.
I sure am dimwitted for making a joke like that.
Hi Adam.
There is a place in the town I live in called 'The Holland Rescue Mission'. They deal with homeless, and those less fortunate than I. And I also give to assorted church organizations that are in my town. They help with food, clothing, medicines and in some cases places for people to live. I don't want to, or feel the need to donate money where I am not sure of where it is going. With the ones I mentioned, I am sure.
Thanks for asking.
Peace,
Matt
There is a place in the town I live in called 'The Holland Rescue Mission'. They deal with homeless, and those less fortunate than I. And I also give to assorted church organizations that are in my town. They help with food, clothing, medicines and in some cases places for people to live. I don't want to, or feel the need to donate money where I am not sure of where it is going. With the ones I mentioned, I am sure.
Thanks for asking.
Peace,
Matt