I don't get what's wrong with file sharing. When I was younger I would watch this show called
The Care Bears, it's basically about these bears that teach kids how to care, and one of them (
Share Bear) would always say, "Sharing is caring." So when people share these files on the internet, they're just caring. I think that file sharing is only a problem when people are making profit off of other people's work. Like those pirated videos at Pacific Mall... you know what I'm talking about. If it's for yourself then why would it matter? Who is it
really hurting. Kids die in Africa whether I buy a song off iTunes or not. Buying movies, or songs, or other forms of artwork doesn't save a life, it just makes rich people richer. Except for those songs that donate their profits to charity, those are pretty fun to buy, like you feel like you made some kind of difference in the world. But other than that, I think it's insane that people have to pay $0.99 to listen to a song that makes them happy.
As long as there's people that actually buy these files in stores, like movies and stuff, then it's okay to share them online. The movie
and music industry's making enough money as it is anyway, Justin Bieber doesn't need my dollar, plenty of 8 year old girls are supplying him with enough dollars to last 2 lifetimes. If I produced my own piece of art/song/movie, I wouldn't have made it for the money, I would've made it because I enjoyed it. I guess that sounds cheesy but even if i really needed the money, I wouldn't want to earn it doing something that i hate.
I like how this post seems personal and it seems like it's really your opinion, and you're not just going along with what other people are saying.
ReplyDeleteWow, Abby I like your perspective of file sharing. I also love how you included a personal connection. I LOVED watching Care Bears when I was younger too.
ReplyDeleteInteresting answer. I think you supported your opinion really well, by saying that it's not about the money. Nice thought about 'sharing is caring'.
ReplyDeleteI had a good laugh with the 'Justin Bieber doesn't need my dollar, plenty of 8 year old girls are supplying him with enough dollars to last 2 lifetimes' comment. Anyway, I understand where you're coming from. BUT, I think some very talented musicians aren't doing so well and perhaps people buying their music could do some good for them.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with you. I believe it is still stealing even if it is available online. If everyone had a mind set like you then people who work hard and have talent won't be able to earn money. They try to make a living as actors or song artists, and some of them donate to charities. In my opinion, everyone should get the amount they deserve.
ReplyDeleteI hope this didn't sound offensive, Abby. By the way i like eating cheese.