2003-05-04 16:14:25.263024+00 by Dan Lyke 4 comments
I was looking at buying a Tom Robinson CD, when I realized that I didn't know if his record label was an RIAA member or not. I'm still not sure, but I did find the "Just say no to the RIAA" page, with a list of labels that aren't. Need a better database to track these things.
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#Comment made: 2003-05-04 17:07:41.982395+00 by: Pete
Every time I do something that puts money into the hands of the RIAA or MPAA, I make an equal donation to the EFF.
Go to a movie, that's an $8 to the donation. By a CD, add $15. Buy a DVD, add $20. I've thought about it, and I think I should value my freedom at least as much as my entertainment. And show it.
#Comment made: 2003-05-06 20:09:28.213095+00 by: Dan Lyke
Thanks for the reminder, Pete. Yesterday's purchase of XP Professional should be countered with some cash to SPI and the FSF.
#Comment made: 2003-05-06 20:56:59.048164+00 by: Pete
So far this year I've been pretty surprised at how little this is costing me. Even including online fees for tickets, I still haven't crossed $20. I'm not sure if that's more about turning into an old fart or embracing my inner usenet. But, the Matrix is coming (and the other Matrix, and LOTR, and...)
#Comment made: 2003-05-07 02:31:56.974182+00 by: Pete
Well, ok, partaking of live music might have had something to do with it, too. That's gotta be some kinda counterweight to arguments of old fartism. :-)