Illegal downloaders 'spend the most on music'

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People who illegally download music from the internet also spend more money on music than anyone else, according to a new study. The survey, published today, found that those who admit illegally downloading music spent an average of £77 a year on music – £33 more than those who claim that they never download music dishonestly.

The findings suggest that plans by the Secretary of State for Business, Peter Mandelson, to crack down on illegal downloaders by threatening to cut their internet connections with a "three strikes and you're out" rule could harm the music industry by punishing its core customers.
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ET3D

I'd mention that it's worth reading the rest of the article, because it shows other sides to the issue than what's quoted.

DJ BIG T

the only music i download is mixtapes there free and much better then mainstream music because its more underground music and its free and your not steeling it....

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Gastrian

You still technically are stealing it as the mix track is still the property of the original artist. Most mixers who make their versions available on the internet illegally sample or use the track without permission from the licence holder or obtaining the correct licenses.

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