I feel the same way about computer viruses as I do about herpes- if you get them, it's your own damn fault. By taking unnecessary risks, not protecting yourself properly, you leave yourself open to anything out there, good or bad. Sure, you might have the pleasure of finding a nice, tight track, but at the end of the day, is that blistering virus really worth it? Is the new Miley Cyrus album really worth getting e-scabbies over? Are the Dixie Chicks really such a big deal that you're ok with your computer catching something that could leave an e-rash? No. Not just "no", but rather, "nonononono!" Aside from the fact that nobody should be listening to that complete and utter crap, EVER, what on earth are you thinking stealing someone else's hard work? If the artist wanted it to be free, they would have made it free... take, for example, Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead. Both groups released some of their latest music either free for download or allowed buyers to set their own price. Everyone wins- the already disgustingly successful artists don't feel the shame of charging loyal fans an arm and a leg for their work, the mega-huge, artist-controlling labels don't get paid, and the fans get great, meaningful art free of charge... AND your computer doesn't end up with AIDS!
Computer viruses are bad. Illegal downloading is bad. Illegal downloading causes viruses... you figure it out.
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