My name is Ren Bucholz and I currently live in Toronto, Ontario. More info on me and my work is
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July 08, 2003
Why It's Too Easy to Steal Music
I'm not posting this to be coy; this is actually a nice piece on the many factors (education, morals, law, policy, etc.) that induce consumers to follow a certain path.
Most of the time it is simply easier to obey the law than to break it. Committing crimes raises the blood pressure. It requires planning to avoid detection. The truly criminal mind may enjoy the thrill of illegality but most of us prefer to play by the rules. It is so much less stressful..:link:. | Thanks, Wendy!
But when it comes to buying music in the digital age, none of the above is true.