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Online Intellectual Property Survey

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  • its quite a good idea
  • need copyright
  • No idea.
  • I believe that we should not take songs in a illegal way.
  • dfiu. difu.
  • Whatever
  • to many people to many enternet speed needed inter law enforcment such internet police or agent to crackdown unlawfull internet user the faster they commited crimes the faster the police arive at there door thats internet speed thank you Mark
  • no comment on yhis.
  • it is about softwares and illegal copying of datas w/o permission. this would testify the percentage of people using illegal softwares.
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  • Although I am guilty of breaking copyright laws in the past, and am highly ashamed of doing so, I make every effort to avoid using copyright material without permission. I believe there should be stricter penalties for copyright violations, and schools should be reqiured to teach students about intellectual property theft, and the severe consequences of breaking the law.
  • people don't only acquire unauthorized material through the internet. so shutting it down here would increase the use of it else where.
  • It is better to well protect properties. Also people mus know that it is not good to use things illegally.
  • In the case of MP3 music files, i wouldn't care if mine were playing on the internet, just as long as someone is listening to it and liking it
  • Once something is on the internet, it is public property. If you do not want other people to download/use it, dont put it on the net!
  • All softwares should be free to all people.
  • any information on the internet is going to be extermely difficult to control.
  • Rich ass holes wanting more money
  • mohammed rasol allaah
  • i don't care
  • I believe if they put it online and they know people are gonna steal it...DON'T PUT IT ON THERE!
  • I know longer use any copyrighted material in an illegal fashion.
  • I must say that severe actions must be taken against, in violating copyrights, reserved by the authorities.
  • The action is illegal not the facilitator who is not responsible.
  • This survey is very useful, i learnt somethin for this survey...
  • in regard to the above hypothetical case, the artist should be given some sort of set commision
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  • no limit should be placed in online material because it may be pirated by any manner
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  • no xD
  • cybersapce should be free from copyright laws
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  • I feel the subject is revelant to illegal uses of electronic devices.
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  • While I feel that intellectual property should be allowed to be copyrighted, at this point in time, people have not been educated enough on this topic and therefore should not yet be held responsible for their actions. There needs to be a widespread education process regarding this matter.
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  • I think artists have a right to protect their copyright. But I also think software designers have this right too.
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  • its happening, can't stop it.
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  • I believe that software and art forms, like music, should be free for all to enjoy.
  • the pictures I use from the net or from a book are for personal use . If I were to use them publicly for money or barter then I owe the owner of the pice comensation. I dont download or copy movies/music for another person or at all. Except I make personal copys for my self because I have aproblem with breaking things.
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  • The on line intellectual property is a confidencial. We should not share with others at any time.
  • that's good
  • i think if somebody else makes the software that it should'nt be illegal then why are we getting blame for it
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  • Companies should be mindful of how they give their very important product out in other to check out piracy
  • I think that in the case of software and music, the prices of the original copies are so high to be affordable for many people, it they would somehow lower their prices maybe more people would be against violating intellectual property rights.
  • i think that it sometimes a waste of time
  • in the online property many software are released in the status of not copyrighted
  • I am a firm believer in free information and care very little about money. I think it is pathetic that 'artists' are willing to sue for a few extra buck, wmost of which would go to their publishers, when they have far more than enough to cover even the most luxurious reasonable lifestyle, paper worship in general is pathetic though.
  • I think if the software company isn't smart enough to program their software to where you must pay for use, they should be used illegally. There fault, not ours.
  • Copyright is the result of a fallacious argument.
  • Online intellectual property differs not at all from offline intellectual property, meaning that is does not deserve respect or any upholding. Property rights refer to tangible things, things the utilization of which are localized into one physical unit, and which cannot be shared. E.g., here is a rock. It is unique. Either you can use it, or I can. If I take your rock, I have deprived you of its use, of your physical property. Intellectual property rights should not apply, because nothing is being "stolen". "Estimated profits" from "calculated usage" matters not at all. Not to mention that intellectual property, especially in the form of patents, has brought about ludicrous scenarios, and generally held back progress.
  • What is applicable to normal intellectual property, should be applicable to cyber materials also.
  • the company is responsible for that issue.
  • Many people would just download mp3's or video's so its important to protect these products with their property rights.
  • all should be protected unless for a trial only.
  • I think that the compani should more strict.
  • illegal is sin and murder
  • In regards to Music. The only people that loose money are the corporations, they had their day back when they charged 29.99 for a $1.00 disc, The artists make there money from their gigs if there good, And piracy is an Advert
  • online fraud fast rising
  • i think that overall it doesnt matter, i download music i cant get in my area.. or if i order from people it could be bootlegged (those ppl should be caught) i download anime and if i like it, i go buy the REAL ones afterwards.. sometimes theres hidden tracks or cool stuff on cds/dvds
  • We don't sue car manufacturers when someone gets ran over. Why sue the file-sharing software creators for creating a very helpful tool?
  • It should belong to the rightful owner.
  • i think music is an art and art has no price
  • I think that alot of pirated material that comes from illegal sites should stopped,but not shut down because then that would damage the economy.
  • It is all good. This is creating another oppurtinity.
  • In my thought, the internet is a world wide peer to peer network. Third party programs do make it easier, but it would happen with out them and it would make it harder to track. If an artist puts there art on the net, then it is for everyone. If the artist does not post the art, and someone else does, then the poster is in the wrong. The net is for sharing, if you don't want to share, don't use the net. We should be going after the illegal posters, not the downloaders.
  • I believe it needs to more govermnmental protect
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  • entertainment industry = rip off ... shut down your pc and have a walk instead (or go sk8ting)
  • Though I understand the the want of artists to keep copyrighted materials from being distributed freely, it will always happen. The internet is a medium of unlimited information. Artist's income from cd sales is only a small percentage, as opposed to their many concerts and tv appearances.
  • does not work
  • I think sueing the compaines that make the software is like sueing gun manufactures.
  • The net is supposed to be an open sharing of stuff, so pics and stuff should be OK to download. Also, you can't sue the gun companies for making guns, people kill people, therefor people download illegally, prosecute them, these programs are also used for legitamate file sharing.
  • What's happened to ethics - people? Sadly, good values such as ethics and integrity, are no longer considered important.
  • Fuck copyright
  • People shouldnt download free music and images but do anyway. there is little people can do.
  • The idea of trading tracks online has always seemed to me simliar to taking a tape recorder to your radio. Sure, it's better quality, but there's no quality control, and it's not going to please real music fans. When I use to download, I was more likely to buy an album with a song i heard for free on it, than if I hadn't heard it. Singles don't please everyone.
  • If you don't want your stuff to be available free to the public. Don't put it on the internet to begin with and take responsibility for protecting your own stuff.
  • It's all about the same old story: MONEY... If there weren't such a big difference in the price of a legal material versus an illegal material, there wouldn't be market for illegal exchanges to be done. In a way, the same creators of the copyrighted material who offers it at expensive costs are responsible for the illegal downloading or copying.
  • It is very difficult to regulate internet activity. If you are willing to post something on the internet, then you should realise that it is going to be copyrighted. If someone makes a copy of a legitimate audio file, and posts it on the internet, it is another story: people downloading cannot really be held liable, however the people offering the service should most certainly be tracked down and stopped. This is a difficult task given the transnational nature of the internet and the ability to set up "spoof" sites.
  • no answer
  • I feel if something is put on the Internet without expecting compensation, free & unrestricted use should be allowed. I don't have problems having my lectures photographes or taped.
  • excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Respect the rights of others.They are also working hard.
  • i think everything on the net is for free
  • illegal use on the computer is no different than illegal use in person.
  • I don't know enough about this subject in order to comment.
  • the effect of havinjg no protection for the individual and their own ides is counter to the belief of the individual and their rights
  • it money away from the artist
  • not everything that those software provide are illegal. and it is up to those people using it.
  • I think that the makers of the programs are just making a good program that ended up being misused
  • music is $20 a CD when the WWW is free: go figure
  • hello
  • i think downloading witout paying is illegal and should be enforced
  • i think that it's a high time to spoil people who are just minding their selves. in our time, more people are getting worst because of our hardly ever situation, but there would always be a lot of ways in surviving without taking other efforts or abusing other people's privacy....
  • my thoughts regarding this survey is respect it's individual property.
  • I have copies of material on my system for which I OWN a copy legally. It's easier to DOWNLOAD, than RIP! I also may have copies in 'cache' for which I know not the status!
  • It's a new era of technology and it's time that the laws catch up with it.
  • Intellectual property?! This is not intellectual property; this is... well... I don't know what this is, but whatever!
  • The drummer from Metallica is a no talent ass-clown!
  • ofcourse, it helps the particular marketer to concentrate to build up a good relationship with consumer. My opinion is, its really good to maintain like this but sometimes it may not be good.
  • go free
  • As economy's grow old avenues of profit makind become outmoded. The music industry is guilty of hanging on to an out moded plan. my advise is to find a new way to make money.
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  • copyright violators are ruining the original authors' creativity, hard work as well as their deserved income and, thus, they should be punished for it.
  • Many people who choose to buy a pirate because of such cheaper of those in low income families or families cannot afford this original.
  • knowledge is free
  • Intellectual property is protected from the time of it's creation by the writer or artist. Copyrights are a way of recording, acknoledging and tracing that creation by that writer and artist. It is a lawfull way to recognize the creator of that work and protect it. There is nothing so upseting as seeing an idea that you, yourself developed and took through conception to the finished product, walking down the street, bearing someone elses logo, with absolutly no recognition for you, as the designer, let alone payment. I, myself have experianced this. It is a compliment and an insult at the same time. Imagine painting a picture that took you years to learn the technique, then seeing someone else copy that picture and sell it. It really hurts. Copyright allows a writer or artist to protect their hard work. The internet is a modern way of successfully marketing that work for the single designer, without a large company to back the marketing of that product. New methods must be developed to protect this work or our industry may be hoplessly over run with knock offs and our creativity destroyed. With no new idea's, there will be nothing new to copy. Who wants to create in a world where your work will be taken from you and sold without benifit to you. Certainly not me.
  • Downloading images to one's hard drive is like taping a television or radio program off the air: copyright law allows this for personal use (not for sale or rebroadcast).
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  • i like the way it currently is
  • I feel that most web pages should be copyrighted however, not all of them are worth it (i.e. personal individuals pages) I also feel customers should just be asked to pay a small fee to copy songs from places like Napster, then the artest will get paid as well.
  • documents that are copywrited offline should have the same rights online.
  • once in cyber space it should be freeto any one
  • I believe that copyright holders benefit from piracy in a longer and wider perspective.
  • I think that web pages should be copyrighted and protected as intellectual property!
  • People do illegal things because they´re forced to.
  • I believe that the internet is a tool that promotes a lot of publicity to products; therefore is of a great benefit to everyone, even when a few people download illigally there are others who pay full price for a product that was not worth the amount paid.
  • I think file sharing should be legal.
  • tuytuytrutr
  • When you download illegal music you take more from the record company than the artist. It's not fair in the first place for the artist.
  • As a nation we have stop placing blame, and start being responsible for our actions. Then as individuals, it will happen.
  • Hard to control
  • I think that some material should be used for intellectual ideals (such as program code) and copyright laws hinder the progress of intellectual pursuits.
  • I think the things on the internet should be free.
  • It is the people that download illegal material.. not the companies. If the companies promote the use of illegal material then they should get into trouble but otherwise they shouldn't because you can't control EVERYONE and make EVERYONE follow rules with or without the threat of punishment.
  • Companies who make the software are always blamed, but individuals who do it will continue to, one way or another.
  • Both buyers and sellers must cooperate to end the problems
  • nothing.....
  • Intellectual property is essential simply because it gives one the ability to profit from their ideas and compositions. Without this, you ruin the ability of many artists (some of them great) to make a career out of enlightening the world.
  • the biggest reason people resort to downloading free audio files is because there is a strong tendency for producers to rely on one or two A-side songs while putting little to no effort in a complete quality album. I wouldn't pay money for a whole album just for one good song.
  • It should be preserved.
  • it is not bad that these persons or individuals create this distribution of software and files, it is nearly our mastacistic nature to want to fix, dodge, create, and distribute power and knowledge. For mearly finding a loop-hole is done everyday in the legal or political realm, for or without penalty. Just make it harder to obtain, but no special permission to have be availalble for progress, it will merely encourage our decietful behavior.
  • Those who produce genuine stuff should be protected.
  • The infomation online maybe incorrect, misrepresentitive, or otherwise unreliable. The internet is a two edged sword.
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  • none
  • I think they need too put more restrictions on their equiptment.
  • Your www.domainname.xxx is your property. The website is your house. Can you copyright a house design? Should we? I am against plagarism, but not against peoples free right to share with their loved ones whatever they want. Do we police families now? is that where this is going? If my son gives my daughter a copy of cd I should call the police? Government corruption is a far more serious issue than this. Lets clean that up then we can start telling my family what they can share.
  • They should be copyrighted to the intelectuall themselves but accessed freely as fee information by others.
  • i beleive the musicians make enough money as it is. just leave it alone
  • They should be regulated!!
  • nothing
  • The internet will take over a huge amount of product and services offered by walkin stores. I believe that its power needs to be utilized in a capitalist mannerism.
  • nuthing
  • it should be well monitored
  • There should be strict restriction concerning the way it property is used and this should be made clear eg must be the first thing that pops up when one enters a site
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  • companies in software tool business should endeavour to check the use of their tools illegally.
  • In some cases some copyrighted softwares should be offered free
  • I hink the survey was a good one and think people or companies who pirates other peoples materails without permission should be seriously dealtwith.
  • I think people and companies that do not take permission from the right owners before copying their materials should be dealt with.
  • I honestly think that everyone has a right to be paid for work done but the lies on the person to incorporate measures that will minimize pirating and also take steps to deal with offenders.
  • on line intellectual property should be protected
  • it should even be carried out extensively
  • it should be carried out extensively,questionnaires could be sent to people through e-mails.
  • I would like software companies to protect the interest of owners of files of all types.
  • Is good page, and it's ok.
  • Are they going to stop people from recording the music radio stations play? Are they going to stop me from borrowing a cd from a friend and making a copy?
  • i don't care let people do what they want! It is a free country right?????????YEA ITT IS!!!!!
  • I trust it.
  • Everyone knows these laws, but they don't care as long as it is free.
  • copright is legally is good because everyone cannot duplicate tthe other works.
  • This is an issue to the individual, not the company providing the service.
  • 1. artists deserve payment for their creations. 2. the digital world opens more questions into wonership and copies and licenses than are covered by current understanding and laws. 3. for example, if I listen to a song on the rqadio then decide I like it and go buy the album, this is OK. Since i no longer onw a radio, if I now listen to a song digitally and like it then go buy it, in my opinion this is OK. If I do not like the song I erase it or do not save it in the first place. The gray area is in the granularity of choice (one song vs entire album) and ability to see what you are buying before paying (trialware or trial version or download to listen first). 4. current laws and definitions are not sufficinet to balance the rights of content creators and the consuming public. 5. yes, there is a real problem with illegal copies of lots of content that never gets paid for. It is not helped by sites likesharedmovies.com, which pretend to be a club which will allow access to a list of content (presumably paying content creators proper fees), but is really only a file stealing manual. That sort of thing as a problem and should be stopped. Trialware is not a problem and should not be stopped.
  • There should be no punishment to those companies online that offer files for download without copyright, because by doing so, they are creating advertisement for the artists and companies to whom the files are entitled to, and at the same time they are helping individuals like me to learn about responsibility.
  • Lower pricing will help reduce IPR breaches.
  • The value and quality of a person's own right be understood.
  • Real musicians don't make music for the money, they do it for the music. Music sharing will kill mainstream music and open the relm to independent musicians/groups once again. Long live musical democracy!
  • Software provided on "public" websites should be downloadable free. Software pirated should be restricted.
  • It is ubiquotous nowdays and the basic cause is lack of awareness about it.
  • We live in a world that has two different levels - those raised on a computer, and those raised without (probably without a TV too). It's the people that are not forward thinkers, not the younger generation, that are holding us back from advancing to levels of technology that cannot even be imagined at this point.
  • i think that they should let us download music because they are rich enough already, and they aren't losing that much money. They still are making more money than most of us the should be happy they arent impoverished..GOD!
  • the concept of intellectual copyright needs to be emphasized in schools and in public, especially by artists/musicians
  • If I couldn't download then I would be poor.
  • i think that it is okay, because people will still by stuff from the store. and famous people are too rich already.
  • The copyrights must be respected. But If I want to build a web site and put my songs in order to download for everybody, its ok.
  • I consider myself a discerning shopper and test drive things before I purchase them. How are cars different than softwares?
  • THE PEOPLE are not slaves to the corporation which is part of the government body and the corporations, companies or governments and their contributors/team members/leaders have no authority but the authority given to them only by the power of the demographical freedom which is the truth that sets you free. Slavery is not freedom.
  • is their products (software, music..) wasn't too expensive, people wouldn't download this material, is it were at the hand of the consumers, it would be easy to buy it and wouldn't be too much copyright violators
  • it should be allowwed and or should be a swet fee
  • Downloading music is legal in Canada.
  • How many times must I buy a piece of music? I won't pay for a CD if I only like one song. I'll gladly pay a buck for the right one though.
  • copyrights were designedto SHARE intelectual property easier, but to ensure the originator was given proper credit. now, copyrights only serve to make wealthy musicians, actors, and producers more wealthy. let it go.
  • There will always be a good many people who will continuely steal others successes.
  • It's nice website and the material content and the creativity is nice
  • If you don't want someone to steal something, then don't put it on the internet - simple!
  • Some times few programs are build to collect money like they put spyware or viruses.So you well bay another or update.
  • I think every one should pay for what they want.
  • copyrighted materials must have ligitimate liscence
  • i agree with current copyright laws. content providers should be able to choose what type of licence is granted to the consumer and that licence should be enforced. that being said i would strongly encourage all content providers to afford all possible powers to the consumer and i strongly agree with the creative commons licence structure. i am strongly against the dmca as it is too harsh and is inadaquate, and is unfair
  • The RIAA is kidding itself. Sharing cannot be stopped, it is human nature. When I was a child I was tought at an early age to share and I will not stop just because some gazillion dollar a year company tells me I shouldn't. Copyright is a joke on the internet, learn to live with it.
  • IT should be leaglized
  • this is good
  • i think that illegal copying is not good
  • I think we all would agree if you work there should be compensation required. Property is something we all work for.
  • Enforce the law.
  • Intellectual property sohuld have same legal protection as other capital and financial assets have and masses should be educated that, violating the copyright act is as sevre crime as theft or dacoits.
  • I think online intellectual properties should be given adequate protection,and copying them without permission should be prohibited by law.
  • I personally think that music in general should be shared with the world w/o profit.
  • It is strongly recommended therefore that Online Intellectual Property should be given same protections in cyberspace as their offline couterparts
  • one and two
  • none
  • The internet exist cos of military, science, and medicinal profession; it is meant to share information not stop it from being downloaded. It was never intended for the general publics use. It is now too late to change this. It was not intended for children ever.
  • this survey sucked
  • i think downloading music is a crime even though i do it it is still wrong. Even though it is wrong i will still do it until it can be shut down
  • good
  • i like copying copirights
  • Regarding the music issue (e.g., Napster), did we EVER go after people for recording music from the radio onto their cassette tape players?? NO!! I'd been doing that since I was a small child.
  • i love it -LJ
  • Recording artists make too much money and could be classified as greedy. We have simply created another market and such artists need to adjust.
  • Well, to tell the truth, I have downloaded music in the past.
  • Entities that steal or facilitate steal must be stopped and punished.
  • weregeg
  • I think it's your property, others should respect it and pay you for your services.
  • three words, people work very hard to do what ever they do. and time is money. if they did not pay for the profit, they should not gain from anyone,s gain!
  • Meh, it lets people see what they like before buying it. I see no need to get all worked up over file-sharing and the like.
  • This is the age of information and technology. The RIAA, MPAA and software companies need to get with the program.
  • Anything digital can and will be copied. Artists, and the companies that promote them should work with the system instead of trying to shut it down.
  • Works must be free online in order to safeguard the freedom espoused in the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
  • I think that all these programs that let people download actualy help the artists. Ive found my self at record store and buying a cd because i had a song of theirs on my computer and liked it. It also helps smaller artists trying to become popular and be discovered.
  • Music and software industries should improve in safety accessibility.
  • There really is no way to stop this from happening. The internet is a massive thing, and there is no way to stop files from being shared "illegally" over it. If these kinds of programs are made illegal, people will just find another way to do. And you make that illegal too, they will find another way. It is unstoppable.
  • no answer.
  • I have used programs downloaded from the net to try them, as software companies don't. I have purchased licenced copies if the program worked to my satisfaction.
  • hello
  • Although theft is a serious issue, I am tired of the issue. Many musicians are made wealthy by overcharging for their cassettes, cds, dvds, concerts, and merchandise. After paying over $20 for cds for years, I think they are getting what they deserve. Perhaps if I didn't have to spend nearly $20 for a cd, when I won't even know if I will like the songs, I would feel more sympathy. Musicians have been sticking it to the little man for years. Maybe its their turn now.
  • The biggest problem seems to be music and video. First, CD companies need to reduce their prices and change thier content. For around $20 us dollars I can pick up a CD for a particular artist that contains 1 or 2 songs I want and up to 15 more that I do not want. The companies do this on purpose to sell more CD's. We are not stupid and won't pay if we don't have to. On the other hand, if they had an online service that allowed me to pay a $1.50 for a single song I DO want, then I would pay it in a heartbeat. Most of my friends agree with this idea. These companies fight for their right to screw us out of our money. Forget it. For video we have a different problem. I do not see any valid excuse for the downloaders. I think old movies that are no longer being made should be available for free download. All movies still in print (so to speak) should be copyrighted and those who are distributing them punished severely. However, once punishment is worldwide and severe, I would expect movie prices to go down. Too often the studio gets a benefit and expects everyone else to continue paying out the nose.
  • I think that the internet is fun.
  • Copyright law is being abused and the laws that exist tend to favor large corporations rather than enterprising individuals.
  • Eberything we can hear is FREE to hear. Eberything we can see is FREE to see. Nobody can charge or copyright things like these!
  • i think that online companys have to protect their propertyes.
  • The intellectual property rights of individuals creating such properties must be protected.
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  • There should be no copyright issues regarding file swapping the Internet simply because there is no such thing as ownership of so-called "intellectual property". Information, music, graphics and photos should be free for all to use.
  • show me the result
  • Competition hurts sometimes
  • companies are responsible to protect their product.
  • It's free and it's easy, but it hurts other people.
  • Doesn't seem to be hurting sales any ... http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20041022-4341.html
  • There is most definitely a problem with illegal downloading of intellectual property
  • There are precautions you can take to make sure that your movies/music can't be easily re-recorded and it is their responsibilty to shell out the extra couple of bucks to do it.
  • If you want to be heard, make your words public domain!
  • Testing123
  • FREEBIES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. WE ALL HAVE A LIVING TO MAKE. IF SOMEONE HAS PUT HARD WORK IN THEY SHOULD GET THE MONEY. THE INTERNET SHOULDN'T RIP FOLKS OFF LIKE THIS.
  • I f you put out a product or service without taking appropriate steps to protect the proerties, then you are leaving yuor proprties open to third party use and possible exploitation. Legislation and the demands of the consumer market are not necessarily in sink either "greying" the task of property protection even more. Companies have for years charged whatever the market will bear for products and services. Now the market has to adjust with the times and respond not to price setting (although that is important), rather they have to establish proprietary rights of the product, subsequent to its release to market( the internet)Decisions will have to be made looking to a possible two-tier release mechanisms-one that recognizes the public ownership of products if released on public access forums ie internet, or public radio/newsoapers and privately owned for profit organizations, ie traditional recording companies, movie production companies etc.
  • Everything that has copyright should be unable to be copy and pasted.
  • Three words. Open Source Model.
  • although i am obviously using the internet to achieve my own illegal agendas i do believe what im doing is wrong, but as they say - if you can do it without getting caught, do it.
  • If only certain programs and music CDs were cheaper in the shops nobody would try to illigally download it
  • All of us should respect more the law - including this
  • yuyuiouuoiuoui
  • Artist's managers probably could afford themself internet "piracy", since their work is to express them self, for us...some of us could not afford buying dozens of CDs everymonth. Moreover, normally in the web quality of music file is 128-196 kbit/sec, which is really low and incomparable with professionally recorded CD. Anyway, I'm buying the CDs i liked most after a while.
  • it is like a book in a library you go in and copy a page out of it...you don't get in trouble for this...thank you have a nice day!!:P:P:P
  • Its hard to not do things like that i mean why pay $15 for a cd when it can take u only 15 minutes to download it free!
  • Your survey was poorly written and very limiting such as in question 5. What if a person never recieves 'burnt' copies and only obtains cds by buying them in the store? Well their point of view wouldn't be shown with questions like #5.
  • Everyone have downloaded some things that is not ment to be downloaded. So I think that it's hard to stop this kind of activity.
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  • If an information product is created, then the responsibility lies on the creator to create media that cant be copied or altered. 0's and 1's are not real objects nor is sound so it can't be stolen.
  • it simply comes down to money. Do u pay 15-20$ for one album which u like on or 2 songs off of or do u download them put all your favourite songs on one cd. gee let me think. With 2 kids i cannot justify buying an album for a couple songs especially after seeing shows like MTV`S CRIBS, when u see how different artists "houses" / mansions and their pimped cars worth 100 000$s when i cant even afford one car on my 7:50 and hour pay rate. And the artist and record labels get annoyed at us!!!! for ripping THEM off!!!
  • The internet is like the old West, we do anything we want to do and nobody is going to stop us. The more they try to restrict what we do, the worse we will make it for the big corporations.
  • I believe that it should be legal to download and preview music on the internet. How is that different then taping a song off the radio or listening to a friend's CD?
  • i belive that it is as important as a property that belongs to you in substance thus should be given equal opportunity to be protected.
  • property rights are overblown anyway. I think that all property should be owned by specific people or not at all. Companys owning property is crap. Especialy when it comes to music and movies, but also programs, prices are jacked up and not given to the creators anyway. I will happily pay $10 and sometimes more for an indy CD that I like, but I refuse to pay $20 for a cd of crap from an artist who has 2 songs that I like, but will get tired of in a couple weeks. Download here I come, baby.
  • ORIGINALS ARE TOO EXPENSIVE!!!
  • I think that peoeple should get over it
  • These things should be watched more often than they already are.
  • nif evry one use only legal matirial , the knowlege now non
  • I think content is overly restricted. Once it's on my computer, I should be able to do what I want with it. Is the company paying rent for leaving it on my machine? Do I have control of whether I can filter it out? What they should control is access to the content, not what happens to it after it's been transferred. Also, companies are crying over losses, when they should be looking at it as opportunity. Obvious there's a tremendous market for affordable and accessible content, and with web search engines and all, the customers can even come to the content rather than the other way around. Work with us people!
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  • I think artists should get paid for their work, but I also think that the public shouldn't be forced to spend $18 for a cd that has 12 songs on it, when they only want like 2 of them. The record companies should let us pick and choose the songs we like, and let us pay accordingly.
  • I believe that info online should be for everyone to share and not to sell it.
  • intellectual property is essentail in order to protect the hardwork of a particular person
  • Downloading and purchasing an item are two different things. If this is to be considered illegal, then the song, picture, etc should not be make public on the net. I think that downloading anything on the net should not be considered illegal because people pay for the use of the net therefore things that are looked at or listened to are there for that purposes.
  • I have downloaded mp3s off of the internet. But I do not download songs I can easily go to the store and buy. I download unreleased songs (songs only found on DJ promos) and remixes. I would be more than happy to go out and buy a cd if it was available in the stores. Whats the point or recording/remixing a song only for people to hear it and not be able buy it? I do buy cds because I collect music, I love music, but when I cant find remixes on cd I go to the internet and search for the mp3. Its as simple as that, make the songs more available to consummers and they will buy. I think every 'Artist' should have a web-site and on that web-site they should sell the individual songs for download. I dont mean just songs on the albums but rare songs; songs only found on cd singles, import albums, and on promos(cd/vinyl). And remixes as well, me being a collecter of music I go to any length to get the CD. I once paid, and I kid you not, $80 for a rare promotional CD single by my favorite singer Selena, the CD only had 3 SONGS! Just make all songs easily avaiable on cd and I will buy...
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  • I really think that Lars Ulrich is a faggot for banging other men. Maybe he should go suck some more cocks and leave d/lers alone!
  • It is the Artist rights to have his or her work protected
  • All software and images should be free for non-commercial use. For certain software (such as that from Microsoft), I would pay more to obtain a pirate copy than a legal copy because they simply do not deserve my money. For music and games, it is understandable that piracy is illegal but I would not pay for it if it did not deserve it; however, I would buy multiple legal copies to support the artist/developer after obtaining a pirate copy of the material if I deem it worthy of such.
  • Where's the difference between borrowing a CD from a friend to check whether I like it and downloading it for the same purpose?
  • 15 cents for the musician, 15 bucks for Best Buy and the record company. No thanks.
  • famous people is enugh rich they should low they prices to stop piracy.
  • Before the internet downloading of audio songs from artists, people made tapes and they weren't copywrited either. What is the difference?
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  • I believe that much intellectual property theft (by individuals) should be tolerated in moderation, since in many instances people either destroy the material on finding it was not suitable, use it once and destroy, or buy an authorised version once they have established that they like/want it. Corporations should face stiff penalties for illegal use of such material.
  • I believe the internet and its technology are here to stay. So rather than argue, we should all work together to ensure safe, responsible use of all intellectual property so as not to infringe on someone's rights.
  • Sharing audio files (MP3) is basically the same as recording a song of the radio. With the cost of CDs being so expensive and the quality of the music being in question it is best to have people share files. Most people that share files will listen to them and if they like the CD will go out and buy it. Music companies have to realize that people are tired of the high cost of CDs and the poor to nonexistant quality of the content. People are tired of buying CDs and being stuck with a terrible album.
  • I think our biggest problem is what we've created. Now Microsoft thinks it can "solve" the problem; the endless cycle between of computer whiz people doing what they do best, stealing.
  • An author or creator of any material, whether it be an invention, etc., etc., should apply for copyright protection, anyway, before releasing any material to anyone. This should be sufficient to protect the material from un authorized use.
  • I think software should be protected. However, I think record companies are getting what they deserve when it comes to copied music.
  • you can tape music off the radio,it's not that much different then the internet mp3 as long as you don't down load an entire album and sell it whats the big deal,its only a crime when you make money off it.
  • NONE
  • I think this test is fucking stupid, I mean who DOESNT download illegal music and images. Thats y u have a computer so u can get that stuff. But whatever L8ter dudes
  • If a person puts material in a website on the web it should be succured otherwise people that has access to an online property has the right to do what they want.
  • Any work of art whether created online or in any other media should be protected as intellectual property so that the inventors of such ideas are given the proper credit and financial rewards for their efforts. Otherwise, the end of the tunnel sees only the light from the vast corporations stealing other people's ideas to make more money for themselves.
  • I think even if I didnt download or if i did i still would not buy the software
  • I think it depends on the material and the company,were just defining who belongs to what,from simple e-mails to fortune 500s
  • This sort of problem is a double edged sword. Both sides are right and wrong at the same time. I see nothing wrong with being able to download a song or two , or if your friend copies a program for you once in a while. Having 6,000 pirated songs on you computer without ever buying the actuall product , on the other hand , should be considered a crime. Regardless of what people say or do , you wont be able to stop piracy nless you cut into people civil liberties and thats wrong too! O_o
  • Although I believe digital image and audio files deserve the same amount of protection as their offline counterparts, I also see it as nearly impossible, therefore it is a losing battle.
  • I thinks computer should have some type of device in them that doesn't allow people to download are install illegal material.
  • I feel that People should not be allowed to illegalize intellectual property issues.
  • Ilove you.dou'n you love you
  • For me, it is more the facility of downloading files than the cost, that I use it for. I would be happy to pay a small charge for downloading files.
  • Artist should make attempts to get real fans, ones that are willing to buy their cds. If an artist only have a couple of good songs on there cd it is unlikely that i will buy it, so downloading the one or two songs i do like makes sense to me.
  • Since internet is very diverse, it is hard to control a user movement in the internet. hence, i believe that though protection is needed, still it is a complex situation.
  • it should be efficient and legal. it's a good way to researve a trade mark right, and protect it from theft.
  • I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THE DOWNLOADING ISSUE IS VERY SIMILAR TO THAT OF PROHIBITION IN THE EARLY 1900'S. IT IS MUCH TOO LARGE FOR ANYBODY TO EFFICIENTLY REGULATE, AND TOO MANY PLAYERS TO HOLD RESPONSIBLE.
  • If we start to restrict more of online activies it will cost users more and stop making it available to all people.
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  • i would rule for the persin doing the suing
  • I thought the site was interesting and helpful.
  • Who cares, really? We all die some day; you'll get over it.
  • There needs to be at least a small fee for downloading, and some sort of security to ensure it
  • even if i believe that information should be shared between everyone, there have to be rules to follow so it can work right.
  • Individuals are responsible for their actions. Companies are responsible for not producing defective products.
  • I think the companies that are trying to take legal action ought to use software such as Napster to its advantage. Society has determine a direction in which to go with digital music and the industry must adapt.
  • I AM SOOOOOOOO GAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • The days of illegal downloads are comming to an end... I gave up that life style a long time ago, I'm never looking back.
  • Internet copyright rules should track traditional copyright rules as closely as possible
  • not sure
  • (#5 is a loaded question: I don't have illegal music on my system.) Only illegal software I have is so old it's not available in stores.
  • The powers of copyright holders should be limited to controlling the distribution of their works. Other infringements on the public's right of free speech (such as linking restrictions and bans on computer programs that MIGHT facilitate illegal activity) are well beyond copyright's scope.
  • these music artist work for us and if they don't recieve any money back then they can't work any longer. it'a job how oulld you like it if your job was taken over.
  • i have no clue at all what a online intellectual property issue is at all!
  • Taking what isn't yours is stealing rather it's in WalMarts or on the Internet
  • I realy don't know.
  • WHEEE!
  • Copyright is one of the only protections artists have; it should be respected and enforced.
  • I feel that it is to the advantage of the creators of copyrighted material to have that material dissemenated as widely as possible - I have made many purchases, of music especially, which I was first introduced to on the internet.
  • The abuse of others' intellectual property on the internet is inevitable. For it to be controlled is an impossibility.
  • I am worried about the lack of ethics in the youngest segment of our society in that too many think that is okay to steal from the internet or anywhere else. They "graze" at the supermarket and think it okay because the stores are rich. Theft is theft!
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  • Should a gun manufacturer be responsible for the actions or use of its product? If you select one company to go after, then you should actually go after all of them. Like the FTP programs, ISP's, etc. Leave it alone.
  • there is a difference between e-mail and napster. e-mail is a form of communication, whereas napster is a music piracy site.
  • The DMCA is overly broad and gives too much power to copyright holders. The record industry (which has a rich history of defrauding it's artists and a documented history of stealing from it's customers through price fixing schemes) is pretty hypocritical when it whines about people stealing music.
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  • I THINK THAT THE INTERNET IS HERE AND UNLESS WE WANT YET ANOTHER HIGHLY GOVERNMENT REGULATED FIESTA GOING ON THEN EVERYONE HAS GOT TO ACCEPT THAT THINGS ARE GOING TO CHANGE...I DON'T THINK PEOPLE DOWNLOADING MUSIC AND MOVIES FOR FREE ARE GOING TO BANKRUPT THE ARTISTS OR THE COMPANIES, AND IT'S JUST A BIG GREED GAME...EVERYONE ALWAYS WANT MORE MONEY.
  • However important protecting intellectual copyright is, with the price that some can pay for software and music, the product should be deemed worthy of the £50 or so that you spend. Free trials and restricted demo's can offer a good idea as to the quality of the product, and single mp3 files off an album can give a good indication of the album, sometimes the entire product ( like, for example a 3d rendering program) needs to be evaluated completely before spending $400 on the license. Intellectual copyright is mainly infringed because of the balance between the price of the product and the uncertainty of the buyer
  • If somebody posts an image online they are basicly letting people use it. If people didn't want others to get free mp3s then why make them available in the first place?
  • The artists and production companies are already richer than most of the world. Grow up and get over it.
  • i think it should be limited as to how many songs you can keep on your computer at any one time
  • The copyright laws as they exist now cannot work in a digital society. Whatever I see or hear is now mine - and all modern technology is facilitating this. Copyright can only apply to those making money off using the materials, not banning the observation or listening of said materials. The current copyright laws must change as they are already becoming obsolete.
  • I hope the information received is passed along to the right people.
  • Copyright today, censorship tomorrow. Arrangements of sounds or information are free. The first ammendment trumps personal vanity. Once no one owned music, it was traded from place to place. One should give credit where credit is due, but ideas flow. That's the natural order of the noosphere. I pay artists to see them in concert or to get palpable art or software benefits. The government has no right to tell me what to do with my hard drive. It's a forlorn hope, but the world needs to be more open-source.
  • At first, I thought nothing of downloading copyrighted material, as everyone did it. But, more recently, I've realized it's wrong.
  • Free the internet!
  • IP just slows down the progress.
  • I dont think that it is wrong to download free audio files from the internet, I dont think it is any different from recording television programs or songs on the radio.
  • I believe that the reason that pirated things are so popular is because costs are so high for example for an audio cd and all the individual wants is one song-so they end up paying $20 for one song-make better music and people will buy.
  • If aritsts are ok with their materials availible on the web then they should stay availible. If they are not, they should not be availible.
  • I think it is significantly important to note that while the use of copyright material maybe illegal, unless it is specifically stated and made certain through advertising, communications media both written and spoken, nothing can be none to stop it.
  • I strongly urge the public to respect and pay royalties to those artist who have patens, coprights, and restrictions on ideas. Yet, I feel that there should be availabilty of the products at a less expensive price that the exagerated current market prices.
  • No thoughts.
  • i dont see a problem download music and such off the internet.
  • I did not like the survey because it contained closed-ended question where my opinion could not be voiced. I feel that company that produce copyrighted materials should pay a percentage of their profit to the artist and producers of the music or software.
  • I don't know too much about this subject. I know that the younger kids seem to know more about it.
  • Music companies and artists are already rich enough, a little bit of free giving wont hurt them.
  • Too much attention is paid to the internet filing sharing situations that have come about. Perhaps the music industry and the software providers that create programs to "borrow" this music could reach a compromise. Allow snipets (samples) of the music to be available so that users can determine whether or not they'd like to purchase the music. Also, the music industry must consider the fact that most users (people who download music) are simply trying to find songs that they've heard before but can't remember the song name. THerefore, cutting off all sorts of music search software makes it difficult for some people to get the music they really want (but can't find).
  • While it is important to protect individuals intelectual property, many of these large companies are making millons of dollars by overpricing their products. Perhaps if prices were not so outragous people would respect the copyright laws.......I know I would.
  • It should be legal do download material regardless of copyrights, because it goes back to the vcr and tape deck issue.
  • Most of my downloads are old stuff from the 60's and 70's. Most of the stuff I have bought several times. For example I bought Dark Side of the Moon as an LP, twice as an 8 track and twice as a cassett.
  • if they don't want it online knowing it will be used then don't put in online.
  • You cannot legislate anything on the internet...there is no global jurisdiction.
  • I love to smoke crack and shoot up and snort every few hours. Most of the time to drunk to do much though. My hobby is being an arsonist and I love to rob little kids, damn pot is great too.. Whay what did you say? WHat... why am I at the library typing crap... WHAt
  • There is no easy answer to this issue. If a company stores copyrighted material on it's website, it should protect it from thief.
  • Sharing is caring. There should just be a limit on these sources.
  • If the material is out there for people to use, there is nothing that can be done about it, people will still continue using it.
  • Intellectual property should be protected by the law because if it is unprotected it will most likely stifle creativity.
  • I refuse to feel bad for the millionare artists and record company's who are losing so much money they have to sell one of their fifteen houses....its just ridiculus
  • Copyrighted material should be at a cheaper value on-line that it is offline or in stores or warehouses.
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  • I am going to rule the world.. from John
  • this is cyber space alot of people have access to things that they would not otherwise have with out the intenet. what everyone has to remember it is no different than speeding. we create cars that go faster than the speed limit so some will break the law and speed .just like the computor their are things available to everyone on the internet and you will always have people that will break the law the same. cyberspace is something we created and everyone will have to deal with it.
  • If the copyrighted or trademarked material is contained on the World Wide Web for public viewing or enojoyment, then those who allow that material to be distributed should re-think the how and for what reason it is to be used. If the duplication is for personal usage and non-profit, then I see no problem.
  • xxx
  • The questions were very forward.
  • Although i have done, i think that the ideas is wath make people worth, so if someone takes them out... they steal you everything
  • If people keep "cyber-stealing" then nothing is safe as far as the internet. Legitimate people are losing quite a bit of money from this problem and I discourage people I know from doing this because they'd feel different if they were on the other side of the deal!
  • i feel very strongly about theft.
  • my thoughts about this survey is, i think that i myself would help the community by stoping the burning cds b/c we r losing money!
  • If people like the music they download chances are they're going to buy the cd anyway, any promotion is good promotion right?
  • If the government didnt want us to burn cd,c and dvds or other things then they schouldent have allowed us to but cd burners and other items such as them its simple think things through before you do them and quit winning when the damage is already done!!!
  • your all assholes
  • it is important but not as many people believes
  • I think that almost all the people know about the situation of licenses, but the point is that we are not concius of the problem
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  • I AM NOT AGREE WITH SOME THINGS
  • I think online intellectual property is not the same as the offline intellectual property. Therefore we should leave napster or similar programs to be. Promoting new artists.
  • I think it´s excellent to here and danload music for free from the net but what I think it´s wrong is to sell that music, if it´s for your own use it´s ok.
  • I think that all these programs likr napster haelps the artist.
  • The internet is vast. There is no way to control what people will do with the material once in their possession. It is not like books or the actual CD's.
  • I think that we have to analyze what is the internet, it is a democratic an quick media. If media has the objective to improve the communication and education, it has to do it. Property intellectual right could be cover with remunarations from Commercial Companies, because they use internet for advertising. Perharps the music is out of this criteria, but in this case I belive that many music companies must to consider the high prices for a CD´s. Simply, if their prices were fair, pyracy wouldn´t be huge, because any buyer always prefer the best.
  • Online copying is no different than dual cassetts. The solution is to not allow NEW releases on the internet until it has had an approiate time on the shelf. Then it should be free. After all I can still stick a cassette in and copy it from the radio. As for files getting on the net before its even in stores, that not internet users fault. Someone put it there. Go after them. The musicians or programmers are responsible for hiring the staff to make NEW products. If they get released early, obiviously someone on their staff released it. They should make sure who they are hiring.
  • I think that the people who use these sites are just as guilty as the people who got the site going in the first place. If you went to school and got anything out of it then you'd know that almost always, NOTHING COMES FOR FREE. Which is very true! So as far as getting free cd's and programs off the internet then you should have known going into the program that there was going to be some sort of catch to it! Wheather that being legal or money cost wise.
  • I think that its important to respect the intellectual property, because all the information has an owner.
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  • Although I strongly oppose infringement of coyright laws, I do not believe that certain parties (such as "Napster") should be held accountable for any infringement of such laws. The blame rests solely upon the concience of that individual who deliberately "steals" said copyrighted material. jdk-seattle
  • No state has the authority to regulate or impose legislations against our intellectual freedom.
  • if i were a musician and people were getting all my music for free after i just spent so much money, time and energy making it i would be pissed cause i would want to see the benefits of my work in full.on the other hand most of these musicians make a ridiculous amount of money and are multi millionaires.wich i think is absurd.so does this really hurt them? .............
  • I fell there is a difference between online material where the producer has paid for an official copywrite and material that was just created and put online.
  • At the end of the day, the internet was created as a free aid to people, why should it be taken away from us, large multi million companies have created this problem by making there products FAR too expensive
  • Artists like Metallica are just selfish for suing everyone who used their name after their fans made them wealthy beyond belief.
  • needs to be cantolled better by webmaster and websites.
  • You know that people have been recording stuff off of the radio and tv for years why is it such a big deal now?
  • this is all new to me siber web
  • There should definately be regulations placed to protect artists from others who abuse the use of the internet
  • I Like Chicken
  • fuck the RIAA
  • No matter how the government attempts to restrict usage of copyrighted images / music, the public is going to do it anyway -- You can't jail the whole population. As long as people who save copyrighted media files know who created them and admit to the fact, what's wrong with spreading the artist's material? They gain publicity this way.
  • FOr question #15, I chose not to answer, because the question is leading... What if I don't think they do anything illegal? (in which case, I don't)
  • I think that the internet allows for many abuses, but until we can keep pornography off it, then I am not too worried about copyright infringement.
  • I think that this issue has gone way to far and is being blown out of proportion.
  • I only ever download very rare tracks, prefering to obtain original releases whenever possible. Many artists don't care if their work is downloaded for free and shared amoung fans, artists who do mind should be afforded some protection though!
  • whineing shit faced rock bands with all that friggin money should quit their bitchin and be glad that their music is getting free advertising all over the world and probably convincing more people to buy their al
  • Greed has taken over the country. I don't buy music until I hear it and if I can not try before I buy, I do not buy! The music industry misses out MORE by my not buying or listening to the music and then buying it. Oh well, their loss!
  • I pay an fee to access the Internet into my home. What is online is fair game.
  • software is not art. Art is feelings. Art is made by artist. Artist might be remunerated.
  • I believe all copyright material shoud be protected under the law
  • I think it's ok since consumers always want free items, as long as they do not abuse it, i think it's ok
  • what can i say.. i cant think anything.
  • its a gr8 survey
  • software company should provide system protect pirate.
  • Holding program builders for people using it to copy material without permission is the same thing as holding gun companies responsible for murderers. It's ridiculous.
  • I believe a common sense solution can be worked out
  • The internet is a new form of communicating and new rules are going to have to be created to deal with it.
  • I think that they pay for the site they should have it if you buy cds then its not stealing and it is not illeagal
  • I really don't know what to think about it all. I believe that their are pros and cons to everything. I also believe that people will find a way to copy music with out having to pay for it.
  • copyrighted material obtained from the internet is not taking away from sales. In fact it increases sales because it allows users like myself to sample and buy later.
  • People work hard to get to the top and there material should not be stolen under any circumstances, on or off the web.
  • Music companies should enocode thier cd's with a protective bug that would self destruct ripped MP3's after a certain amount of time. I downoloaded a song the other day that stopped working after a certain amount of time.
  • i'm not sure what that means!!
  • laws are made to protect everyone,so protect everyone
  • I think when an artists music is no longer productive money wise, it should be legal to download the music for free online.
  • I respect the rights of the artist who copyrights his creative material. However; I believe that "Napster" type programs should be made to charge for downloading its program, additionally it should require a annual resubscription fee. These revenues then should be fairly proportioned to the artists whose material has been downloaded via the "Napster" type program; on an annuall basis.
  • There is to much already that allow people to sui over. Artist still make millions, the people who are really interested in a certain thing will always purchase the original.
  • no commet
  • the music industry needs to figure out a way to adapt to comp. technology and quit crying about loosing money
  • I feel stronger against burning unauthorized copyrighted cd's than I do about online material. If I owned a business that included several computers, I certainly would not install unauthorized copies of software on them.
  • I think websites should be protected by laws. But I think it is ok to down load software and images as long as you just use it for personal use. I like some regulation but people should be able to share stuff for free. I hate those greedy music and software companies,
  • blah blah blah
  • I think the internet is a free for all !
  • Many copyright owners allow personal use of their product without permission or remuneration in such as emails but not for uses in lists or for profit. I think this is the appropriate use of much of the material. However if the product is normally sold for personal use, there should be a requirement for permission of the copyright owner or remuneation.
  • More efforts should be made to prevent the mis-use of copyrighted material rather than take legal action against companies. Since the early 1980's the RIAA has been aware of this problem and their tactic has been to stiffle technology rather than embrace it and prevent it's mis-use.
  • I think artists should receive compensation for the songs that are downloaded on the net, however, it does not stop me from downloading it free. I would be reluctant to pay.
  • The material is on the internet and offered to everyone. Despite any firewalls or laws we will get past it. Learn to live with it.
  • Very often, copyright holders do not accuratly state user rights. They normaly under or overstate them, making laws hard to follow.
  • No matter what way you look at it, if something is copyrighted, it is called STEALING when you use it, reproduce it or sell it without the owners explicit consent.
  • MANY THINGS ARE AVALABLE ON LINE AND EVERYBODY TRIES TO MAKE MONEY OR GET A BARGIN THE PEOPLE TRING TO MAKE MONEY GET MAD WHEN POEPLE ARE ABLE TO CCESS THE INFO WITHOUT PAYING. I FEEL THAT INFO SHOULD BE SHARED NOT HOARDED. THE PEOPLE SUEING OVER THIR MUSIC NEED TO GET OVER IT GET A REAL JOB THEN YOU CAN COMPLAIN ABOUT GETTING RIPED OFF WHEN YOU ONLY MAKE $100 BUCK A WEEK AND GET SHORTED AT THE CHECK OUT LINE. THAT IS WHEN IT REALLY SUCKS NOT WHEN YOU ARE RACKING IN $$$$$$
  • Copyright laws are there to protect the individuals who make a living from their creativity's products. They should be obeyed.
  • I consider the internet the public domain. When citizens use the internet, they cannot expect to exercise their 'right to privacy' because they knowingly and willingly forego privacy when they choose such a 'public' entity. So web pages, digital image and audio files are inappropriate materials for copywrite protection. The government should not be responsible for dictating to and micro managing human behavior.
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  • I have a 1 inch penis
  • penises and vaginas are great together
  • I think you should be able to have sex as soon as your dick gets hard!!!!!!!!!!1
  • When companies start making products that are worth what they charge I will pay for them. Unfortunatley, right now there are ten bands which each have one song I like, if I want them all it's going to cost upwards of 250$ for ten songs. Not bloody likely!
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  • Nothing comes to mind, sorry.
  • Tough issue, but creativity must be protected or it will be lost.
  • If all these wonderful "brain" products were more affordable and easier for me to obtain, I wouldn't be reduced to obtaining them whenever and however I can more easily and cheaply obtain them. I blame the companies that market the "brain" material for the client who comes up with the concepts/products. If the product were marketed straight to the consumer, costs would drop and I would be more willing to pay fairly. Wasn't it Nixon who said... "I am NOT a criminal." ?
  • I really don't care.
  • Artists should have no rights.... communal thought is the future.
  • I believe that the music on the web is of such bad quality, that any true fan who would ever buy a cd, will still buy despite the mp3 revolution.
  • I personally download software, but it is person to person. I believe this is ok.
  • Web Users should be allowed to buy the copyright at a discounted rate so both the compnay and the artist do not lose from this deal.
  • Its not the fault of the companies that make the software that can be used to make/obtain piret copys of a item its the fault of the users who miss uses the software.
  • There is no limit of Internet Its knowledge database and nobody is havin any copyright to check somebody from getting knowledge
  • In my youthful ignorance I copied some things I should not have, but I now believe that every effort should be made to respect copyrights.
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  • I feel that net users such as Napster do not do any harm in their online doings.
  • You cant get something for nothing and should take responsibility for reprocussions of having a controvesial company. Yet, the general public also needs to learn not to abuse the privilidges that these companies offer.
  • This should be given attention.
  • if musicians made better music, there would never be a napster
  • yes
  • Its all very well to say that copyright laws should be obeyed over the net. But let's see u try and enforce it! Record companies can't win. They have to lower their prices and educate the public.
  • Is a great advance to have now a days internet downloding. I think is great that we can download all that we want, like music, videos, photos and manuy others things that people didint have before.
  • Intellectual property is very important, to jahe rules that protect the personal interests of the artists
  • I THINK ITS IMPORTANT
  • Well this survey is really interesting, but some questions maybe don´t have to be there.
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  • It is a very contrevertial issue
  • I think that intellectual property should be more agressive but also permit that the people download legal archuves
  • We live in a world where it is no longer shameful to steal; it is only shameful to be caught stealling, i.e. Enron. Children/young people are on the net more and more. If we do not enforce copyrights, we will see more and more larceny at all levels. There are not consequences to stealing off the net. Consequences must be instituted and enforced.
  • information is the best multiplier of real capital's productivity and expander of human potential, yet is the easiest "material" to move, and least painful to share. we need to find a better way to reward our creativty in intellect, so it can continue to expand as freely as possible. free all info now (including the right to keep personal info private) share it all the way or, if you must, keep it to yourself. what goes around comes around - solve our problems by associating or leave us alone - earth's humanity, love it or leave it - lead, follow or get the hell off the planet...better yet just lead, and share.
  • I think the cost of cd's and software should be lower this will make people stop lownload them illegaly
  • People should be able to access these online "properties" because not everybody has the money to buy them legally
  • Mexico is the number 1 un piracy
  • It all depends on WHY an individual is downloading copywrited material: is it for his or her personal use, in which case, s/he should be able to have access with few restrictions, or is s/he trying to profit from the unauthorized use of such material?
  • i think if you own it you should be able to do what you want with it
  • everythin online must be free
  • Music is free, information is free!!!!!
  • In some cases like software is important to have a restrictions rules. But in the case of images and audio, I think its not too bad that people knows the artist and doesn´t pay for it. that could be stop the industry of music, that only generates too many rich people.
  • I think, that prices are too high for some CD´s or software, sometimes you buy original CD´s and only a song or two is worth, or the software hangs, or simply is not what you are expecting,I think that the same companies could make cheaper CD´s if they were really interested in doing so, instead, they keep stealing their customers with expensive and not so good products, they should make their products cheaper enough to be competitive evenwith piracy I think i will always buy original if the diference were about a dollar or two, maybe 3 but man,40 dollars of difference is a lot of money for buying original and not so good stuff. (sometimes, products are worth every cent)
  • i think download programs are not bad they just take you to your artists
  • ENTERTAINERS ARE LOSING MONEY BECAUSE DOWNLOADERS CAN MAKE CD'S AND PAY NO MONEY AND GET EVERY SONG AVAILABLE WITHOUT PAYING. THIS IS VERY UNFAIR
  • Fuck Metallica
  • Today's intellectual property issues have evolved into one HIGHLY ASIANISTIC horse race.
  • They are free. They are fast to download, so why buy it.
  • Perhaps this wouldn't happen if the recording and software industries were not making such huge percentages of profit of off every sale. Their greed has simply caught up with them, this is only a problem in two of the numerous sectors that it COULD be a problem in.
  • I think its not fair for music artists to have their cd's burned for free. But there isnt much to be done so far maybe later there will be stricter rules.
  • daojvebsg;bnsodh
  • I think they should restrict illegal use of products
  • As I stated above, the only reason that someone should not be able to get music from the internet is if a certain musician has a problem with that. If so, the company suppling the music should remove the contents and continue as planned.
  • It's a two way street, while I respect that artists need protection, there must also be restrictions on what they determine can and cannot be done with their data.
  • For example CD`s music are very expensive at the market, so we can get music free on Intenet
  • once it ha s been published on the net, how can one expect protection? if they are so concerned ,why publish inthe first place
  • I think you are dumb for believing people will actually put the real information. hahahaha dumb bum
  • To sue a company such as napster for this activity would be the same as suing companies that make tape recorders, CDR's, VHS player/recorders and DVD recorders. Why not also go after the computer maker and the internet service provider? You need to go after the individual offenders. Specifically, those who are making the material available. Most people don't know how to make this stuff available. It's easy to download it once its available, but I have no idea how to make a computer software program or piece of music available for someone else to use, nor am I intersted in trying to learn how. I have never made any of my purchased or non-purchased material available and I never will.
  • Artist (copyright holders) must be paid or they won't be able to afford to create. 99.99% of the artists are barely able to pay their low-income rent, think about it and support the artists by paying for it!
  • Copyrights are copyrights,whether online or not.
  • I think that On-Line Property should be treated like any other published idea.
  • i feel everything on the internet should be free and kept that way i believe if we pay for it than hey it should be ours
  • I think that it is good that there are programs out there that you can download things from for free, like music, etc.
  • Nothing
  • i think that companies should have a copy right because of the protection plan but they should be leniant on how they obtain themselves.
  • this survey sucks big hairy dick/ i just wasted ten minutes of my life that i will never ever be able to get back. Thanks for nothing ASSHOLE
  • I love internet so much I just like to find more cool things on it.
  • The slippery slope argument. If I can show or share a song with someone in my own home why should I not be allowed to share that same music with someone over the internet.
  • Jes rocks Newfoundland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • I think that consumers should have the ability to listen to music from programs such as Napster
  • the artist work very hard and shoud be payed for there work
  • If they are able to get it off the internet then maybe they arent doing there part.
  • Mp3's are intended for backup use. It's not Napster's fault if they are being primarily used.
  • Just because the internet is a technologically advanced way of doing buisness, copyrights are to be protected!
  • why is there a copywriting problem? Fat cats get on with it with money power why not with brain power
  • good article
  • THE SOFTWARE COMPANIES SHOULD TAKE MORE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS NOT COPIED
  • As an artist (music), i think peer to peer sharing is a great tool. Take Radiohead for example... they leaked Kid A songs purposely onto the net, which created a buzz and let people get used to the new music style. what happened? It debuted at #1 and won a grammy with no videos, singles, advertising, interviews, or touring. In fact, since Napster paved the way, CD sales have risen 33%. This is because people can try out albums first, rather than not taking the risk to pay an absurd 20$ for a CD and not like it. Since radio does no justice at all for music, I know many many people who wouldn't even bother trying out new bands if it wasn't for file sharing. This includes myself.
  • It sucks ass!
  • The end users, no one else, will hold the final decision on what will be free and what will not. The BBB should've shut down the RIAA a long time ago anyway.
  • No Comment - not knowledgable about this topic.
  • Come back Napster
  • I think all property should be saved
  • Online intellectual property has as much levity as intellectual property in any other medium. The technology behind capturing and sharing intellectual property online is far ahead of the law that protects it. The law will need to accommodate this new tech trend, and future tech trends in order to bring semblance to this issue.
  • I don't think you should be able to copy anyones work without their permission.
  • I think that nothing should be copyrighted.
  • The music industry needs to take a page from the video industry. Their collusion to maintain artificially high prices is what causes this piracy. Doesn't anyone find it odd that a movie dvd and a music cd cost the same?
  • I think it is your choice to download the material that will allow you to
  • There should be regulations strictly limiting violation of copyrighted items online for commercial purposes. There should be an easily accessible institute online that could solve disputes about violation of online copyright issues, and enact rules.
  • I think you have the right to download anything that is downloadable
  • Free access is great for the user, but not for the producer. Obviously, free use decreases income potential for the producter.
  • So far is not good for qualities off works
  • Artists deserve the right to be protected
  • Companies that create sotware for the explicit purpose of copying or downloading protected or intellectual property should be charged royalties. People that want to protect their intellectual property should take steps to protect or restrict access.
  • The illegal use of copyrighted material has become widespread and is not fair to those who spent time creating programs, music, etc.
  • artists and celebs and other business owners are rich enough, all they want is more money.
  • When you buy something, it is then yours to do with what you please. If you go to a hamburder resturant and buy one burger for two people to share, the burger is yours to do with what you please. Same difference.
  • online music is beneficial to all musicians except to the rich motherfuckers who don't even need their album to go 5 times platinum instead of 4 because of illegal piracy. Online music is the greatest thing to ever happen to the music industry for exposure to new and upcoming artists. Fuck you all you mainstream gold diggers who only care about corporate music and not actual appreciation for the music itself. music is a art, not a clever marketing ploy. unfortunately there are too many suckers in the world to realize that fact, that record companies control their lives and their perceptions. corporate rock... fuck you!
  • Napster and companies of that nature should be able to let people use their facility because they are an advirtizement to the bands and the music that is available through them.
  • I think if they are going to put it out in the public then it is public, kind of like a library. Share the wealth stop being greedy you rich people.
  • Artists make enough money. Cd prices are too high that's why i steal music.
  • To be honest I know little about this issue, I do however believe that if you put something on the net then its fair game for anyone.
  • A software company is no more responsible for illegal use of its product(s) than a screwdriver manufacturer is for somebody committing murder by stabbing somebody else with the screwdriver.
  • I THINK IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT ISSUE YOU ARE LOOKING AT BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISIONS ON WHAT TO REALLY DO.
  • I don't see the big issue with images, but with software programs, and music... I see a problem.
  • These companies that produce the programs are bankiong off the users and the artists. They should be held acountable and forced to comply with copyrights.
  • rockstars should just leave the "Napster" type of companies alone bc they make enough money to pay for thier rich lifestyles.
  • Question #17 is unclear. Artist suing a company.Company makes a program.Allows copying of their material. What's the connection?
  • My boyfriend is a computer programmer. Unauthorized use of his software could put him out of business.
  • ggnn
  • stop producing crap
  • I feel that an artist, whatever the genre, should be entitled to all the rights that the law allows, regardless of the location or source of that material.
  • I think that artists should not care if online companies are putting out their productions because there will never be enough people that get if off the internet than in stores to destroy their profit.
  • My ears are humming.
  • moral responsibility is up to the individual
  • I am sorry but I think if people are stupid enough to put something on the net where they know that people can it without paying for then well sorry it is there lose and they can get over it.
  • if the 'owners' of the music/software/etc did not overcharge there would be no value in pirating it
  • none
  • Musically, by being able to sample music I have downloaded online, I have been able to find out about bands that I would have never found out about before, then go out and buy the cd because it is easier then downloading all the songs. I think it gives people a right to choose their own music and I would be willing to pay a monthly fee for this right. Its a hella better then radio... which never plays anything I am interested in.
  • As a writer, I am concerned that my copyright be recognised online as elsewhere, but I don't have a problem with people downloading copies of what they read for personal use only.
  • It should be okay for on-line trading such as trading music and image files, because, in my opinion, I think we are sharing and not selling items. This really isnt violating copyright rules to my understanding. If we were making copies of music and selling them, I would understand where the copyright takes in effect but just sampling or listening to the music should be okay!
  • One laughs at the stupidity of this topic.
  • Napster sound like snpaster!! HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!
  • Kazaa is great i love it. The Jackass movie is great!!!
  • these companies only make software available, and that's not against the law. the people responsible are the ones that "share" these files
  • I wouldn't know where to begin it is so vast an area...
  • I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY ON THIS SUBJUCT
  • Maybe the best avenue is for search engines like Napster and KaZaA to charge a membership fee and pay royalties to artists whose music is being downloaded.
  • Companies and individuals have the right to protect their property. As consumers, however, we have a court-upheld right to create backups of the music, tapes, programs, etc. that we buy and companies today using their power to attempt to remove that right. It is my hope that they fail.
  • i THINK THE PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE SAFE AT ALL COSTS
  • "Thou shall not steal"
  • no comment
  • a venue is need to sample and share material before purchasing it and the net is the perfect venue for this. artists that do not release samples only hurt themselves and promote illegal activities. cd's are expensive and cannot be returned. i buy cd's all the time but not untill i listen to it first. if the artist will not release electronic samples then i will not buy their cd regardless of radio time. to many "artists" compile a CD with 2, maybe 3, good songs and the rest are fluff. i have a right to know what i'm buying. when i go to buy a painting i see the whole painting and not a small corner of it. i personaly dont blame the artists but the labels for the mess of digital rights management.
  • If they say they don't want anyone else using it without certain restrictions it should be followed.
  • Who cares?
  • Music licensing will catch up, it's just not there yet - and the record companies have been too slow to respond.
  • The internet should stay free.
  • get over it really because if you do something about it theres still gonna be some way to dwnld files off the internet no matter what happens
  • If a person has a copyright, it should apply to all areas of use,otherwise -in 2002-why copyright anything
  • This is an archaic debate. The nature of the problem will likely change soon--in the meantime artists should not worry about their songs being downloaded as an mp3 is a poor substitute for an actual album and most people will buy the album eventually, if it's any good.
  • Everyone has the right to own there own art, thoughts or notions. They should be able to dispose ,give, sell as they please.
  • OK
  • I don't use the internet very often so I really have no clue as to decide whether online intellectual property rights are good or not.
  • I think that it is pointless to copyright music, images, ect. on the internet.
  • I have downloaded music, but don't think it is necessarily right for them to make it available.
  • Software piracy is unethical and wrong. But I do like my music:)
  • well, if i were an artist i wouldn't want my material to be free to anyone who wants it. however, at the same time i like the idea of being able to download music for free.
  • We pay for everything, including fixing roads, which by the way are still shitty. You make us pay for fuckin music and pictures? Thats bullshit, fuck the government!
  • I believe that it is wrong of people to download programs or software that is not to be copyrighted. It needs to be stopped.
  • The internet is a big bulletin board, and should be observed as a resource for swapping information, ideas, etc...
  • I think that words are more that actions and something has to be done in a rush.
  • Programs like Napster and Internet in general are a knew way of expression and accesibility to the information, in spite of this it is necesary to take some copyrights controls without taking away this tool from society.
  • I think that
  • To make illegal copies i not honest because you are discriminating hie or her job.
  • Willing to pay what product is worth WITHOUT VAT
  • I think is important the rights about music because it is a business but if images and information are restricted it could do that people won't visit pages.
  • Its hard to be avoided.
  • If artists dont want pirate copies they shouldnt sell their disks so expensive if a disk would cost cheaper I would buy it instead of pirate. Israel México D.F.
  • If artists dont want pirate copies they shouldnt sell their disks so expensive if a disk would cost cheaper I would buy it instead of pirate. Israel México D.F.
  • Only that the people prefer something free than something where teh people have to pay. But maybe if many people are agree in help for this we have to contribute, although it be difficult.
  • I think it is good, but just in some cases, and some times people exagerate,
  • I beleive that is really difficult to chase people who had used illegal images or software, but they should try. However, I think that if I do not harm anyone, there is no problem.
  • Yo creo que la batalla contra la propiedad intelectual todavía se puede remediar pero se debe hacer un gran esfuerzo sobretodo personal.
  • I think that downloading multimedia files from internet is like sharing with friends and in most times it shouldn´t be penalized. I care about artist who in fact sell their music because is their job, but not about music companies who exploit even the artist. Sometimes I want just a song and I definitely won´t buy the whole CD, so if they care so much about getting paid they should sell MP3 or WAV files alone. Most of the times, when people download music it doesn´t mean they are going to sell it later, they just want to enjoy it.
  • This kind of activity is so common that it woyld be almost imposible to stop it.
  • well. i think the internet is a uncontrolled tool maybe we cant not stop all the ilegal stuff that have had borned but we can control it.
  • I think that is ilegal to copy things that you no make
  • I think the intellectual property is the most common rule that the people useto obtain some beneficts with the efforts of others, but that reason need be considerated in the Internet like a Law inviolated or something like that.
  • Intellectual property is a very delicate topic nowadays. I agree with the arists that are plaged, but they have to act in order to decrease prices and make materials (either music, software, images) more accesible for everyone, or even free!
  • I think that shutting down napster was completley uncalled fo