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Describe the way you use file sharing

I've had this debate too many times, and wanted to get an opinion from others. I know this is a totally unobjective crowd on the subject, but where else can i ask the question? Anyway, here it goes:

With file sharing sites, the ones Like Kazaa and Limewire... etc, do you download songs to:

1) prevent yourself from having to buy the cd if the rip is a good quality rip
2) demo a cd before you buy, but definitly buy the cd; or look for new artists before you buy
3) sometimes buy the cd and sometimes don't.

If you fall into category #2, and you find a musician you really liked, would you then be encouraged to buy more of that musician's cds based on your downloads?
mdomnick

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curbach
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I only use these sharing services to acquire rare songs that are not readily available by other means (e.g., the cd is out of print, bootlegs, etc). I'll also download new/previously unreleased songs that are only available on otherwise useless greatest hits albums --I consider that fighting fire with fire.

Otherwise, I will always buy the cd.
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