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Originally Posted by AllHandsOnTheBigOne
I've noticed that bootleg trading is a rather popular practice on this board. But, if as you suggest, Sonic Youth "owns" the music, than aren't these recordings a lack of respect towards the band? I mean, if the band really wanted all of these people who weren't at the concert to hear that music, wouldn't Sonic Youth come into everyone's living rooms and put on a personal show? Shouldn't we be showing some respect and allowing them to "call the shots"?
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the band supports the recording and ***free*** exchange of their live performances. like i've said numerous times, the business end of this isn't the offensive aspect.