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How does music piracy affect consumers?

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Mainly by downgrading the quality of the output. People who aren't interested in re-investing in the artists they appreciate, are putting in jeopardy the future production of that artist, especially if he's independant. Bigger or commercial artists, I'm still unsure though. read more

Not investing affects on a longer period and globally. Strangely, I'm not 100% against piracy if you're investing somehow. Perhaps in streaming, or going to shows, buying merchandise. There's so much music out there, I don't blame people to test before they buy. As long as they invest in someone, at some point. It's a big debate though. read more

Piracy negatively impacts the music industry through the loss of album sales, but it seems to increase the success and cost of live concert performances for popular bands. Musicians have also become more creative about ways to license their music rights through corporate deals and partnerships. read more

Several studies suggest the positive benefits of music piracy on live music attendance. One study argued that demand for live performances is in fact reduced when piracy is prevented. Another observed what the authors called a P2P-exposition effect, in which exposure to recorded music (whether acquired legally or illegally) motivates concert attendance. read more

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