Thank you so much~~ *hugs back* I felt very bad for my sharing after all those posts T.T
Actually I dislike samples a lot. I prefer not to listen than to listen sample. %___% There are more reasons to buy original CD except the desire just to listen. Because of their quality - it's incomparable with mp3s; because of original booklets etc; because it's an amazing feeling - to own your fav's items *____* (I feel some way of connection with him when I hold his discs in my hand *heart* I'm weird XD); because you support the artist... These are sokid reasons. Filesharing do not take these reasons away at all.
But there's a fine line between sharing music to introduce new fans to Gackt and sharing music with people who have absolutely no intention of supporting their favorite artist. And it is this distinction that I want to reinforce.Agree, that would be great. But how
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I feel that we are sometimes placed in compromising positions as a fan: should we share magazine scans, when Gackt may profit from the royalties (I am guessing)? But we want to share the love with everyone, right?
In general I don't sample music from my favorite artists - I just buy them. And it's funny what you said about holding Gackt CD in your hand!! XD I do the same thing, so don't worry. XD
It's hard to reinforce, I agree with you. Even as I was typing my first comment I was thinking the same thing: how to reinforce? That's the principle, but how do we make sure that everyone thinks the same way??
Which is why I think that 1) we should be aware of our own actions, ie, not help to rip the artist off and 2) this way, we can set an example for other fans.
Did you see that list of 6 Platinum Boxes? That was completely unacceptable. >(
Well what about magazines - I guess there are no royalties, but they attend featured artists' popularity and and rising the number of selled mags. Like that.
To tell you secretly when I just receive them, I hug them closely to my heart XD And feel completely happy XD
Ugh, I don't believe ppl in that way. There's no possibility for us to teach them. Not that I'm pessimistic, but all my experience tells that. I believe that there are many nice ppl, nice fans. Like you, Cheri, Akiko, others. I really like you, respect you etc. But if someone is not gentle, have no tact and is disrespectful - there's nothing to do with such kind of person.
So what do I do - I introduce one to Gackt; I do my best to show how amazing Gackt is, to show his personality, his talents, oh, ok, that's not a time for love confessions XD etc And then if that person gets touched - he/she's ready! XD I refer them to online shops XD And of course offer my help XD But before my object gets obsessed I should share
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I understand. You know, for me all that file-sharing was just like a kind of promotion. Only because some time ago I was able to download Gackt's mp3s, not samples, I'm here.
But of course I agree, full albums are not allowed. I got the point finally - with your 'unprofessional' XD Any kind of promotion should be smart ))))
You may not change the world through one post or picture. But it is a picture I will proudly now display in my journal as soon as I renew my account tomorrow
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You're right. Though there are always 2 sides of coin, just as Amiya said. I mean, music is also kind of art you should pay if you want to enjoy it, definately; but easy access to great amout of information is great too, and it became possible only because of Internet, the same thing which allows pirat downloads...
Hm, and wishing to own your precious' CDs is a good motivation to earn more XD
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I felt very bad for my sharing after all those posts T.T
Actually I dislike samples a lot. I prefer not to listen than to listen sample. %___%
There are more reasons to buy original CD except the desire just to listen. Because of their quality - it's incomparable with mp3s; because of original booklets etc; because it's an amazing feeling - to own your fav's items *____* (I feel some way of connection with him when I hold his discs in my hand *heart* I'm weird XD); because you support the artist... These are sokid reasons. Filesharing do not take these reasons away at all.
But there's a fine line between sharing music to introduce new fans to Gackt and sharing music with people who have absolutely no intention of supporting their favorite artist. And it is this distinction that I want to reinforce.Agree, that would be great. But how ( ... )
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In general I don't sample music from my favorite artists - I just buy them. And it's funny what you said about holding Gackt CD in your hand!! XD I do the same thing, so don't worry. XD
It's hard to reinforce, I agree with you. Even as I was typing my first comment I was thinking the same thing: how to reinforce? That's the principle, but how do we make sure that everyone thinks the same way??
Which is why I think that 1) we should be aware of our own actions, ie, not help to rip the artist off and 2) this way, we can set an example for other fans.
Did you see that list of 6 Platinum Boxes? That was completely unacceptable. >(
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To tell you secretly when I just receive them, I hug them closely to my heart XD And feel completely happy XD
Ugh, I don't believe ppl in that way. There's no possibility for us to teach them. Not that I'm pessimistic, but all my experience tells that.
I believe that there are many nice ppl, nice fans. Like you, Cheri, Akiko, others. I really like you, respect you etc.
But if someone is not gentle, have no tact and is disrespectful - there's nothing to do with such kind of person.
So what do I do - I introduce one to Gackt; I do my best to show how amazing Gackt is, to show his personality, his talents, oh, ok, that's not a time for love confessions XD
etc
And then if that person gets touched - he/she's ready! XD I refer them to online shops XD And of course offer my help XD
But before my object gets obsessed I should share
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But of course I agree, full albums are not allowed.
I got the point finally - with your 'unprofessional' XD
Any kind of promotion should be smart ))))
Thank you~~
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Though there are always 2 sides of coin, just as Amiya said. I mean, music is also kind of art you should pay if you want to enjoy it, definately; but easy access to great amout of information is great too, and it became possible only because of Internet, the same thing which allows pirat downloads...
Hm, and wishing to own your precious' CDs is a good motivation to earn more XD
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Though I felt bad for sharing, not for not ripping ^^;
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You aren't useless, hun. On the contrary, if you do buy his merchandise, you are the exact opposite.
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