on 12/23/02 8:14 AM, John Erdman at jperdman at earthlink.net wrote: > For my own ethic, I happen to believe it's wrong to rip commercial CD's (or > vinyl or tape or wire or any other format technology) and give the > recordings to others. Tho it's OK for me to compile my own music collection > in any way I choose to. > However if a piece of music is broadcast or otherwise made available in > the public domain by a legitimate website which is making it available for > the purpose of having people listen to it, I should have every right to > record it and use it for my own private purposes. The key word here being > "legitimate".... my definition of legitimate does not include the ded head > kid down the block who rips borrowed CDs and puts 'em up for anyone to > steal. Agree 100%...this is what I was trying so inadequately to say! If I put it out there---it's my choice, and I know it is fair game...but for freaks to copy it and sell---nope. Can't swallow that and smile...though I too know it's inevitable... Thanks for clarifying me own thoughts in me own admittedly tiny little brain... Paula Crazed Cowboys Baby-Sitter >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> George Lee, Jr. and the Crazed Cowboys A wild, zany, crazed group of people known as the Crazed Cowboys offer up their rock/pop/country music, their wit, their dignity and their hearts to you--the beloved visitor. Drop in and meet them! Great music and loads of hilarious fun!! http://www.crazedcowboys.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>