RIAA takes a shot at hacking

[elSicomoro]

I'm not sure how I feel about the whole music-swapping deal. Granted, you can copy music on cassettes (and now burn CDs) from your friends. The computer is just another way of swapping that music.

At the same time, the artists work hard to make that music. The record companies (in most cases) pay for the studio time to record, promotions, etc. Those things cost money. Money rightfully owed.

However, going after music swappers as if they were terrorists is absolutely ridiculous. If anything, prosecute them as thieves for crying out loud.

You know, this wasn't that big of a stink until someone nabbed a rough copy of Metallica's "I Disappear." I mean, it wasn't even released yet. I wonder if they ever figured out who did it.

I'll continue to buy CDs at a store (preferably at Best Buy since they tend to be cheaper there). I like having a good CD and the artwork to go with it. I'm willing to pay $13-15 for that.