So my dad has an old LP of Abbey Road, which I listened to death when I was little. Of course, now is the day of the mp3 player, so I wanted to put music on my little iPod. Of course I would want Abbey Road on there, but I can't exactly put an LP on iTunes. So I went to the library, checked out the CD of Abbey Road, and uploaded it to my computer then onto my iPod, then gave it back to the library.
Considering I already owned the LP, which my father payed for, is it ethical to take the mp3's without paying for them all over again? I'm pretty sure apple records doesn't really miss the $14 or so i would have payed for the CD, but I am still wondering. Your guyses thoughts?
2007-11-09 16:27:09 · 6 answers · asked by Jeet 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Completely ethical.
Your already own a purchased copy. You've merely converted it into a form that is more convenient for you.
2007-11-09 16:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by Randirion 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
CD's cost an average of 2-5 cents apiece to manufacture, and yet the record companies charge $14-18 dollars for them. Basically highway robbery.
And like you said, you did have the LP already.
My verdict is: ETHICAL
2007-11-10 00:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by lauren 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Materials in public libraries are paid for so that you can borrow them. Copying of materials borrowed from libraries is not unethical. Basically, this is what you did. Would you be asking if you had borrowed a book and copied it?
Also, the materials in public libraries are paid for with taxes-hence, your dad has actually paid for the album twice now.
I think you're covered.
2007-11-10 01:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by barbara 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ETHICS vs. LEGALITY is this pending debate.
ETHICALLY, You have all the right to copy whatever you wish... so long as you do not ask for any fees for playing it in public.
LEGALLY, you are required to pay twice (once for each version) for the Copy-written music.
2007-11-10 00:37:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it defies the very word ethical. And if that is what you're looking for, you really can't justify that! Enjoy the tunes!
2007-11-10 00:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by Grace 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unethical.
2007-11-10 01:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋