There's no doubt that streaming services have helped combat the music industry's piracy problems. ... read more
Not really, because piracy involves downloading music without paying for it. As long as the music isn't being distributed, it's technically not illegal. read more
It's probably no coincidence that the IFPI's report mentions the popularity of YouTube just before getting into the stream ripping dilemma — the survey says 82% of YouTube users use the site for music, and given its status as the most popular free on-demand streaming site, it's likely the most "stream ripped" site as well. read more