found drama

(via Boing Boing) A handy flowchart to determine whether/not it’s ethical to rip that tune! Ask yourself time-honored questions like: “Does the artist prefer you not to hear their unreleased material?” and “Does the label which currently owns the song have a history of swindling its artists?” or “Is this an indie label which could use the money and won’t spend it on cocaine and new carpeting?” Funny how almost every branch terminates in: IMPORT!

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