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[627467]

Ahhh we forgot about the music dark ages when piracy meant artists couldn't make a living from their art and music died completely

[slothtrop → 627467]

Most musicians don't make a living from their art, they work day jobs. That doesn't mean piracy is the only factor or a strong one, but it's part of the equation.

[WalterBright → slothtrop]

Ironically, piracy can make a musician popular, and when they're popular they can make bank doing live performances.

[willcipriano → slothtrop]

Most musicians make music that nobody wants to hear.

[slothtrop → willcipriano]

Oh they're just not trying to "sell out" enough, why didn't they think of that! Be serious.