[normloman]

That's not completely true. While it's true that some artists just feel entitled to a paycheck, there are other reasons to support paying for content. After all, good music (or good anything) takes a lifetime of practice to make. You have less time to perfect your craft if you're working a full time job doing something else. If some artists are allowed to make a living off their work, or even half a living off their work, the quality of the art improves. So not everyone needs to "grow up." Some have a valid concern.

That said, artists never made much of a living, even before the Internet.

[skylan_q]

While it's true that some artists just feel entitled to a paycheck, there are other reasons to support paying for content.

I have no problems with anyone willing to part with their money for content. I do it myself from time to time. My issue is the sense of entitlement whereby people think they should be getting money because they are performing an activity the feel should earn them money.

[puranjay]

> I do it myself from time to time

Which means that most of the time, you don't pay for content.

Which means that you basically pirate music.

Which means that you are the parasite, not the musician.

[na85]

Perhaps they listen to the radio, youtube, or a free streaming service.

Don't be so quick to jump to conclusions.

[easytiger]

Perhaps they also go to more concerts etc as well.