Duffy Doesn’t Mind Illegal Downloading
Duffy is all about access - she reportedly says she’s fine with young fans downloading her music for free as long as they buy her music when they get older, according to Starpulse. She believes most people who illegally download music is because they can’t afford to buy CDs. She explains her position:
“There are pros and cons to everything. Some people think it creates illegal access, but I think the big wheel is round, y’know? I think it’s got more positives because it basically gives people access, what’s the harm in that? Somebody asked me the other day what I thought of illegal downloading, and I thought, ‘You know what? I don’t care’, because I think the majority (of people who download) are kids and as they get old and get more income they’ll probably buy records. So it’s just making music a part of everyone’s lives.”
I wonder how long she’ll feel this way after she realizes how much money she could’ve made. I bet the music industry won’t be too pleased with her stance on this issue as well, but she’s probably right in saying that many who download music from illegal file-sharing is because they can’t afford to buy it all.
