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Originally Posted by Kali Yuga
Feel free to chew on these for awhile.
2010: http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/DMR2010.pdf
2011: http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/DMR2011.pdf
Much of it discusses legit services, and has a section on piracy. It includes references to multiple studies that indicate that "free" is a top reason why people go to P2P sources; that nations like Spain with lax IP enforcement have high piracy rates; that Sweden enacted a tough IP law (IPRED), and the following year music revenues rose for the first time in years. |
You're kidding, right? I haven't read through the whole thing, but the cover page states "representing the recording industry worldwide", and the introduction is titled "Digital Music - 2011 is the Year When Governments Can Turn the Tide." I mean, here's a choice quote off the first page:
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Originally Posted by IFPI
Many governments are now recognising the need for proportionate and effective steps to curb piracy.
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Hardly a nonbiased organization. How 'bout a peer reviewed study?