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So they started out pirating music and then decided they want to get rich from stolen culture while giving nothing back. That is taking the whole pirate meme a bit too literally.



Their Beta yeah, but the vast majority of their wealth is built on venture capital where they give many things back. It's a very popular service that musicians want to be on. Neither popularity nor musicians would happen if they didn't give anything back.


Just because something is popular, backed by venture capital, or widely used does not guarantee that it is fair or positive for the culture.


"If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing"




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