09 September 2006
Barenaked Ladies views against DRM and P2P
The lead vocalist and guitarist Steve Page from the music group Barenaked Ladies, has posted a comment on their website about their views on DRM.
The MPAA states that they are working in the best interest of artist they represent when filing lawsuits against individuals for file sharing on P2P networks. At the same time artists are stating a dissatisfaction with DRM and some even support the idea of P2P.
In many cases people download films or music to see if they like it and after listening to it, they get to know the artist and like the artist and buy the music.
Steve Page is one of those musicians who are against DRMs. His exact views can be read here.
The MPAA states that they are working in the best interest of artist they represent when filing lawsuits against individuals for file sharing on P2P networks. At the same time artists are stating a dissatisfaction with DRM and some even support the idea of P2P.
In many cases people download films or music to see if they like it and after listening to it, they get to know the artist and like the artist and buy the music.
Steve Page is one of those musicians who are against DRMs. His exact views can be read here.
