Napster Scandal essays

Napster Scandal essays The Napster Case: A Working Outline, in Progress I Introduction: We wonder what is the correct position to take over the issue of whether Napster is legally and morally correct in its argument that it is a legitimate enterprise. We do not yet have a final consensus thesis. According to Napster, The non-commercial sharing of music is "common, legal, and accepted" (Rebuttal), and furthermore the sharing of digital information of all kinds is commonplace in the new digital age. II The Anti-Napster position Lars Ulrich suit against Napster: "We have many issues with Napster. First and foremost: Napster hijacked our music without asking. They never sought our permission our catalog of music simply became available as free downloads on the Napster system" (Ulrich). Lou Reed "Artists, like anyone else, should be paid for their work." (Artist/Manager Quotes) Matt Johnson of The The says "Stealing is stealing regardless of what name you choose to call it. You get people saying 'I've been a fan of yours for twenty years, I'm entitled to have it for free'. Well I'm afraid you're not. That's no different to me than going down to the local greengrocers and saying 'well, I've been coming here for twenty years and so I'm going to help myself to all your fruit and vegetables from now on thanks very much" (Artist Manager Quotes). Scott Stapp, lead singer/ lyricist for Creed: The day I decided to share my music with the world, was the day I decided to walk the fine line between art and commerce. I have been blessed in that I do what I love and can support my family with what I create. When my music is given away, as taboo as it is for me to say, it is stealing. I need not defend my motives for making music, but the distribution of my music has made me business conscious. I have decided to sell my music to anyone who wants it, that is how I feed my family, just like a doctor, lawyer, judge, or teacher. Not t...