On Tuesday 29 March 2005 04:09, Noah Roberts wrote:
> > Not sure if Mark got back to you privately, but soundclick requires
> > registration for download. I will pass on that too, but will be
> > listening to your other tracks shortly. Thanks for sharing.
>
> No, he didn't. Well, two things. First, you can still listen if you
> want. Second, imho that is pretty lame...like I said, unless you are
> willing to provide the bandwidth and harddrive space for the same
> price...
Ironically I have actually been offering space and bandwidth
to open source audio projects for years but so few people have
taken advantage of what I have to offer that I don't even
bother offering anymore.
> ...
> I'm sorry, but when a company offers something free like soundclick
> does it is pretty lame to complain about them wanting login accounts
> to use it. Everyone else charges their artists or provide limited
> space. Soundclick does neither. IMHO they deserve some kudo's for
> that, not a bunch of complaining because they want login
> accounts...that is just stupid and selfish.
BS. There is no legitimate reason to require a login to listen
to free music created with free software. If I am going to buy
it or actively contribute then sure... just to listen... no way.
> No, I am proud to be an artist on soundclick's website. If you don't
> like it you don't get to download my music. I am not going to let
> that bother me too much.
If you don't want me to hear your music that's your problem.
--markc
Received on Tue Mar 29 00:15:13 2005
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