As a fan of the second option (demanding DRM-free files rather than finding illegal copies), I'd add that even if you do download illegally, you should still put pressure on artists, labels and distributors to sell DRM-free files. Yes, if they're stupid enough to use DRM, they don't deserve the sale, but sometimes it takes pressure for them to realise how stupid they are.
XKCD: Demand DRM-free music
As a fan of the second option (demanding DRM-free files rather than finding illegal copies), I'd add that even if you do download illegally, you should still put pressure on artists, labels and distributors to sell DRM-free files. Yes, if they're stupid enough to use DRM, they don't deserve the sale, but sometimes it takes pressure for them to realise how stupid they are.
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Just testing the LiveJournal Android app...
Here: have a nutcracker. Whatthehell? Whyarenospacebeinginsertedbetweenwords? Hmm...
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Farewell Leelah Alcorn: your death will not be in vain
Still feeling sad about Leelah Alcorn's suicide. It's a tragedy all round. And as much as it's hard to feel sympathy for her parents, when they can't…
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Distraction of the day
It was grey outside and rain was pelting down noisily on the roof. Suddenly my mind was whisked away to a quiet country pub or maybe a guest house,…
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