Comments on: Survey Shows Huge Demand for Legal P2P http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/ Torrent News, Torrent Sites and the latest Scoops Fri, 25 May 2012 23:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: yellapieman http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-425481 yellapieman Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:37:41 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-425481 niniff.com/?YIT niniff.com/?YIT

]]> By: D-VRX http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-422318 D-VRX Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:07:46 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-422318 Why pay for commercial file sharing when there are far superior protocols out there. Why pay for commercial file sharing when there are far superior protocols out there.

]]> By: Anonymous http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-422054 Anonymous Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:47:59 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-422054 "If people had to pick three items to take with them to a desert island, 73% would take their music collection." What about picking a helicopter, a shitload of fuel and a ship (a huge one)? “If people had to pick three items to take with them to a desert island, 73% would take their music collection.”
What about picking a helicopter, a shitload of fuel and a ship (a huge one)?

]]> By: Lord of Pirates http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421809 Lord of Pirates Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:38:12 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421809 If you're going to pay to share stuff, why not just buy it in the first place? People aren't the brightest sometimes, not to mention that if it were getting licensed music, the only thing corporations seem to care about for filesharing, then they would probably remove other content. If you’re going to pay to share stuff, why not just buy it in the first place? People aren’t the brightest sometimes, not to mention that if it were getting licensed music, the only thing corporations seem to care about for filesharing, then they would probably remove other content.

]]> By: Baux http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421806 Baux Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:33:20 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421806 Was this poll taken in Valhalla (Sweden)? Was this poll taken in Valhalla (Sweden)?

]]> By: ron burgandy http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421755 ron burgandy Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:28:54 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421755 I doubt there's a HUGE amount of money to be made in the sector... I mean, unless you fill torrents with crappy "1millionth downloader" ads I doubt there’s a HUGE amount of money to be made in the sector… I mean, unless you fill torrents with crappy “1millionth downloader” ads

]]> By: @ 6 http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421748 @ 6 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:16:28 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421748 haha! haha!

]]> By: Reacto http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421714 Reacto Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:34:14 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421714 P2P is legal already... P2P is legal already…

]]> By: John Bluefoot http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421648 John Bluefoot Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:02:25 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421648 Legal P2P? Where the heck is the fun in that? All you'll be able to get is a bunch of Mickey Mouse songs! No thanks. I'll pass. JT http://www.FIreMe.to/udi Legal P2P? Where the heck is the fun in that? All you’ll be able to get is a bunch of Mickey Mouse songs! No thanks. I’ll pass.

JT
http://www.FIreMe.to/udi

]]> By: dr00py Nutz http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421638 dr00py Nutz Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:57:31 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421638 "music is more popular than ever" who writes this shit? and why do i continue to read it? “music is more popular than ever”

who writes this shit? and why do i continue to read it?

]]> By: rade http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421578 rade Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:12:28 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421578 "The Internet and filesharing technologies make it possible to make production (of the copies) and distribution costs disappear, yet the prices still don't change. Why?" -good frikin question. PS Right on Peter Green “The Internet and filesharing technologies make it possible to make production (of the copies) and distribution costs disappear, yet the prices still don’t change. Why?”

-good frikin question.

PS Right on Peter Green

]]> By: Wildclaw http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421421 Wildclaw Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:23:36 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421421 Any service that would try to replace my use of free p2p would have to compete (yes compete) in several areas. Here is what free p2p provides for me: * Near instant availability - No need to go to the store to buy something * Very large selection - From software to music to tv to movies. There is a lot availible, far more than any legal download service that focuses on a single small area, and even within that area only have a small part of everything due to legal issues. * Constant price - That p2p is free isn't as important as it being a constant price, independent on how much I use it. I hate having to select between two pieces of information that can be copied indefinitly just because I couldn't afford both. Price per item simply doesn't make sense on (near) infinitly replicatable goods. * Good Service - Distributors on p2p usually provide products with good quality and no restrictions focusing on providing the best experience for everyone. Meanwhile legal services seems to do everything they can to prevent you from using information you buy as you want, using techniques such as properitary formats, DRM and streaming to dictate usage. I may have missed something, but I think the above represent the big points for many people. I know that I won't budge on any of the above. Any service that would try to replace my use of free p2p would have to compete (yes compete) in several areas. Here is what free p2p provides for me:

* Near instant availability – No need to go to the store to buy something

* Very large selection – From software to music to tv to movies. There is a lot availible, far more than any legal download service that focuses on a single small area, and even within that area only have a small part of everything due to legal issues.

* Constant price – That p2p is free isn’t as important as it being a constant price, independent on how much I use it. I hate having to select between two pieces of information that can be copied indefinitly just because I couldn’t afford both. Price per item simply doesn’t make sense on (near) infinitly replicatable goods.

* Good Service – Distributors on p2p usually provide products with good quality and no restrictions focusing on providing the best experience for everyone. Meanwhile legal services seems to do everything they can to prevent you from using information you buy as you want, using techniques such as properitary formats, DRM and streaming to dictate usage.

I may have missed something, but I think the above represent the big points for many people. I know that I won’t budge on any of the above.

]]> By: a/s/l http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421375 a/s/l Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:21:21 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421375 not to mention there would be a major seeding problem on a pay-for p2p service. if i was paying to download stuff i certainly wouldn't be uploading it too, after all i'd have done my bit for the service by paying for it, why should i waste my bandwidth by voluntarily seeding? and if the service providers demanded similar seeding requirements to private trackers i don't think they'd do much business. not to mention there would be a major seeding problem on a pay-for p2p service. if i was paying to download stuff i certainly wouldn’t be uploading it too, after all i’d have done my bit for the service by paying for it, why should i waste my bandwidth by voluntarily seeding? and if the service providers demanded similar seeding requirements to private trackers i don’t think they’d do much business.

]]> By: a/s/l http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421372 a/s/l Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:17:39 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421372 ummm, i certainly wouldn't pay for a p2p service, i like getting things for free and will continue to do so. ebooks, applications, movies, TV shows, music, sheet music - i can get it all with torrents. why would i want to pay for it? i will never ever pay for a computer file, there will ALWAYS be a way to get stuff for free and i will ALWAYS take that option, no-one should be suckered into paying for digital music and video. i feel sorry for and pity those who buy all their music from itunes. if i'm going to buy music i'll either buy a ticket to see a live show or buy a vinyl (or CD if the vinyl ain't available). ummm, i certainly wouldn’t pay for a p2p service, i like getting things for free and will continue to do so. ebooks, applications, movies, TV shows, music, sheet music – i can get it all with torrents. why would i want to pay for it? i will never ever pay for a computer file, there will ALWAYS be a way to get stuff for free and i will ALWAYS take that option, no-one should be suckered into paying for digital music and video. i feel sorry for and pity those who buy all their music from itunes. if i’m going to buy music i’ll either buy a ticket to see a live show or buy a vinyl (or CD if the vinyl ain’t available).

]]> By: Finn http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421284 Finn Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:37:10 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421284 They did a pretty same survey in Finland some time ago and almost everybody was interested in pay n' all you can eat service. 80% on the people had downloaded entertainment illegally and every tenth was at sope point the original seeder/releaser. Nothing new here, move along :) They did a pretty same survey in Finland some time ago and almost everybody was interested in pay n’ all you can eat service. 80% on the people had downloaded entertainment illegally and every tenth was at sope point the original seeder/releaser. Nothing new here, move along :)

]]> By: Squeak http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421272 Squeak Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:06:09 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421272 It's not about money. It's about control. The **AA's want to CONTROL the people by controlling the music. It’s not about money. It’s about control. The **AA’s want to CONTROL the people by controlling the music.

]]> By: Peter P http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421198 Peter P Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:27:58 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421198 @12. Why would you pay for that when it's probably still called illegal, and only offers you peace of mind and a false sense of security? @12. Why would you pay for that when it’s probably still called illegal, and only offers you peace of mind and a false sense of security?

]]> By: BlanK http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421197 BlanK Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:26:44 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421197 I'd like some legal music sharing, if the music industry doesn't get any of my money. Only people who get my money are the artists if I happen to like them. I’d like some legal music sharing, if the music industry doesn’t get any of my money. Only people who get my money are the artists if I happen to like them.

]]> By: Peter P http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421195 Peter P Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:22:46 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421195 I believe in free alternatives to CDs and tapes just as there's always been. In the digital age, the internet and file sharing make that possible. If the law required that I pay for that; a reasonable amount like say 50c an album, then I would pay it. Even at that rate I wouldn't be able to afford much, since I am poor and its already hard enough just to survive, with the existing costs of being online also. However, the music industry already extorts money through various PC related channels, and besides, all the millions they've scammed from litigation and ripping off artists more than covers the value of p2p activity, so the leeches deserve to have it taken off them, not constantly streamed in. I believe in free alternatives to CDs and tapes just as there’s always been. In the digital age, the internet and file sharing make that possible.

If the law required that I pay for that; a reasonable amount like say 50c an album, then I would pay it. Even at that rate I wouldn’t be able to afford much, since I am poor and its already hard enough just to survive, with the existing costs of being online also.

However, the music industry already extorts money through various PC related channels, and besides, all the millions they’ve scammed from litigation and ripping off artists more than covers the value of p2p activity, so the leeches deserve to have it taken off them, not constantly streamed in.

]]> By: web design company http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421122 web design company Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:28:41 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421122 They have a wonderful money-making system right in front of their faces and refuse it. Idiots. They have a wonderful money-making system right in front of their faces and refuse it. Idiots.

]]> By: [-jesus-] http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421077 [-jesus-] Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:29:32 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421077 If a company does come out with "legal" p2p they will most likely end up capping the amount of songs you are allowed to download anyways... If a company does come out with “legal” p2p they will most likely end up capping the amount of songs you are allowed to download anyways…

]]> By: Damn http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421038 Damn Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:39:04 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421038 @ 9: I agree with you :) Just had to say @ 9:

I agree with you :)

Just had to say

]]> By: justice http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-421033 justice Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:34:59 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-421033 P2P is legal and has never been against the law. The files on P2P are illegal. Misleading headline. P2P is legal and has never been against the law.

The files on P2P are illegal.

Misleading headline.

]]> By: www.eZee.se http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420936 www.eZee.se Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:23:26 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420936 @sharing, you said it brother. @Peter Green, many people have been saying that for years, problem is the right people dont hear it or choose to ignore it. @Jolidog, LOL, thanks...i needed that! Just feels like we have been shouting from the towers for ages telling these morons they can have our money... but instead of 15 bucks stright up by one guy buying their product and 40 ignoring it they get the same 15 bucks by 20 taking it and fewer ignoring it... but noooooo they want to make a killing at it _NOW_ and want us to buy their CDs which just takes up damn space. Plus they would even save on distribution and physical manifacturing costs because its online, plus it would be good for the environment... Anyway, why am i repeating something we all know... maybe coz its just so feking frustrating. cheers! www.eZee.se - Copyright is copyWRONG @sharing, you said it brother.

@Peter Green, many people have been saying that for years, problem is the right people dont hear it or choose to ignore it.

@Jolidog, LOL, thanks…i needed that!

Just feels like we have been shouting from the towers for ages telling these morons they can have our money… but instead of 15 bucks stright up by one guy buying their product and 40 ignoring it they get the same 15 bucks by 20 taking it and fewer ignoring it… but noooooo they want to make a killing at it _NOW_ and want us to buy their CDs which just takes up damn space.

Plus they would even save on distribution and physical manifacturing costs because its online, plus it would be good for the environment…

Anyway, why am i repeating something we all know… maybe coz its just so feking frustrating.

cheers!

http://www.eZee.se – Copyright is copyWRONG

]]> By: Sharing is a good thing http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420925 Sharing is a good thing Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:12:52 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420925 'and there's lots of possibilities to monetize it?' Sharing is caring, is free. If its monetized, its not sharing, closest is SELLING a copy using file sharing PROTOCOL, not sharing! Get your words right! ‘and there’s lots of possibilities to monetize it?’

Sharing is caring, is free. If its monetized, its not sharing, closest is SELLING a copy using file sharing PROTOCOL, not sharing!

Get your words right!

]]> By: Binsy http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420901 Binsy Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:51:50 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420901 I agree with this one hundred percent. The only reason "pirate" communities exist is because they are filling a gap in the market. I made a film about this as part of my uni degree this year. Its called "SharingMusic" and is about the past present and future of the music industry. Check it out at google videos if you're interested. I agree with this one hundred percent. The only reason “pirate” communities exist is because they are filling a gap in the market. I made a film about this as part of my uni degree this year. Its called “SharingMusic” and is about the past present and future of the music industry. Check it out at google videos if you’re interested.

]]> By: andyness http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420895 andyness Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:44:44 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420895 Let me answer the questions: How many tracks is your music collection? About 30 000. How many is aquired legal? I'd say 0,01%. Would you pay for a legal service? No way. What I would do would have been a monthly fee to get access to a service where I can download for free. Let me answer the questions:
How many tracks is your music collection? About 30 000.

How many is aquired legal? I’d say 0,01%.

Would you pay for a legal service? No way. What I would do would have been a monthly fee to get access to a service where I can download for free.

]]> By: blah http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420891 blah Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:40:08 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420891 If something like OiNk existed for a reasonable fee (all different formats and all) I would gladly pay for it. However, the music industry believes it is fine for me to pay $15 for a CD, which I don't want due to the general annoyance of it (I'm always on the run and I don't have anywhere to store them). Or I can pay $10 for a shitty MP3 rip. I want LOSSLESS rips that are PERFECT and affordable. Until then, the RIAA can kiss my money goodbye. +1 :) It needs to be DRM free too & FLAC! If something like OiNk existed for a reasonable fee (all different formats and all) I would gladly pay for it. However, the music industry believes it is fine for me to pay $15 for a CD, which I don’t want due to the general annoyance of it (I’m always on the run and I don’t have anywhere to store them). Or I can pay $10 for a shitty MP3 rip. I want LOSSLESS rips that are PERFECT and affordable. Until then, the RIAA can kiss my money goodbye.

+1 :)

It needs to be DRM free too & FLAC!

]]> By: Anonymous http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420888 Anonymous Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:39:15 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420888 Indeed, it is the control that is just terrible. People should be able to do what they want with their music files, including edit, redistribute, mix, or in some other way CHANGE and show to others. The music industry doesn't seem to get it. Indeed, it is the control that is just terrible. People should be able to do what they want with their music files, including edit, redistribute, mix, or in some other way CHANGE and show to others. The music industry doesn’t seem to get it.

]]> By: Anonymous http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420877 Anonymous Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:27:32 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420877 If something like OiNk existed for a reasonable fee (all different formats and all) I would gladly pay for it. However, the music industry believes it is fine for me to pay $15 for a CD, which I don't want due to the general annoyance of it (I'm always on the run and I don't have anywhere to store them). Or I can pay $10 for a shitty MP3 rip. I want LOSSLESS rips that are PERFECT and affordable. Until then, the RIAA can kiss my money goodbye. If something like OiNk existed for a reasonable fee (all different formats and all) I would gladly pay for it. However, the music industry believes it is fine for me to pay $15 for a CD, which I don’t want due to the general annoyance of it (I’m always on the run and I don’t have anywhere to store them). Or I can pay $10 for a shitty MP3 rip. I want LOSSLESS rips that are PERFECT and affordable. Until then, the RIAA can kiss my money goodbye.

]]> By: YATTI http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420873 YATTI Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:22:02 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420873 Its not like they can't stop selling cds... If they diddnt create thousands of excess cds they probably wouldnt lose so much.. @ adam... You are completly correct.. Its scary what my nieces can do with youtube... @ #1 (Strange..) The music industry is holding on... The Canadian DMCA is one of their latest efforts.. If this continues we will have no countries left lol.. Just remember all... The Pirate Bay will never die... Long Live P2P!... Its not like they can’t stop selling cds… If they diddnt create thousands of excess cds they probably wouldnt lose so much..

@ adam… You are completly correct.. Its scary what my nieces can do with youtube…

@ #1 (Strange..) The music industry is holding on… The Canadian DMCA is one of their latest efforts.. If this continues we will have no countries left lol..

Just remember all… The Pirate Bay will never die…

Long Live P2P!…

]]> By: adam http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420868 adam Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:15:10 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420868 with all the free music online youtube and everywhere else who needs to use p2p anyways? you can find albums without bitorrent or limewire. you just got to look, imeem last fm and others. if you search hard enough you can find anything. with all the free music online youtube and everywhere else who needs to use p2p anyways? you can find albums without bitorrent or limewire. you just got to look, imeem last fm and others. if you search hard enough you can find anything.

]]> By: Jolidog http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420852 Jolidog Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:47:11 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420852 On other news, scientists ran a study and came to the conclusion that Water is in fact WET! On other news, scientists ran a study and came to the conclusion that Water is in fact WET!

]]> By: qm2003 http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420850 qm2003 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:45:59 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420850 Lets do the time warp. I demand pre dcma times ! Lets do the time warp.

I demand pre dcma times !

]]> By: ass http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420845 ass Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:43:38 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420845 ME TO Peter Green ME TO Peter Green

]]> By: Peter Green http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420841 Peter Green Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:40:11 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420841 I say they should allow free downloading for personal use. I say they should allow free downloading for personal use.

]]> By: Sharing http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420839 Sharing Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:38:58 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420839 Sharing is caring Sharing is caring

]]> By: Strange.. http://torrentfreak.com/survey-shows-huge-demand-for-legal-p2p-080616/#comment-420829 Strange.. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:23:51 +0000 http://torrentfreak.com/?p=2884#comment-420829 Last I knew, P2P was legal in many countries. Last I knew, P2P was legal in many countries.

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