come on guys. Let's get the atmosphere right!

I thought we were doing pretty good? Or better yet:

I saw it online so I downloaded it, went out and got myself some joints and listened to it... and I have to say: he's done it again!!! It's an amazing album. Thanks mate.

You've never tried drugs, right?

DO IT!

A simple question: If I download Synchestra today and then buy it when it comes out - what harm has been done?

A simple question: If I download Synchestra today and then buy it when it comes out - what harm has been done?

I don't know... I felt kind of guilty when I had downloaded it... I'm the kind of guy that buys all his stuff anyways, and especially the special editions, yet it still doesn't feel right.

[Blazingmonga]

A simple question: If I download Synchestra today and then buy it when it comes out - what harm has been done?

Some possible simple answers are:

1) You go against the artist's wishes.
2) You potentially encourage or enable others to do the same, with no guarantee that they will have the same moral standpoint as you and may not purchase the final product.
3) You dispel/deflate the mystery and hype that surrounds a release, which may in turn harm sales (though thats a bit vague).
4) You make Devin sigh!
5) You pre-judge the album without seeing the complete package (intended quality/mix of audio, artwork, lyrics, notes and extras). Perhaps similar to only seeing one side of the argument in a courtroom.
6) You make the HDF moderators very sad. I cry into my mango every night!
The more digital/illegal copies of the album exist, the more people on release day there will be that have not yet bought the album. At this point, we are unable to tell if any one of these people ever intend to buy the album.
9) The more people who download the album illegally, the less people on release that are eager to buy the album. Less eager = less desperate = less good. Some people may not bother to buy the album due to a severe lack of eagerness. This would smelly.
10) I can't think of any more, but there may be some.

See, that's at least 10 excellent points! I suppose that ultimately things will be ok, provided that you do infact buy the finished product.

The world may not totally crack in half...but just a bit.

-Davidmonga

That smilie is actually 'eight') ! Doh!

A simple question: If I download Synchestra today and then buy it when it comes out - what harm has been done?

Some possible simple answers are:

1) You go against the artist's wishes.
2) You potentially encourage or enable others to do the same, with no guarantee that they will have the same moral standpoint as you and may not purchase the final product.
3) You dispel/deflate the mystery and hype that surrounds a release, which may in turn harm sales (though thats a bit vague).
4) You make Devin sigh!
5) You pre-judge the album without seeing the complete package (intended quality/mix of audio, artwork, lyrics, notes and extras). Perhaps similar to only seeing one side of the argument in a courtroom.
6) You make the HDF moderators very sad. I cry into my mango every night!
The more digital/illegal copies of the album exist, the more people on release day there will be that have not yet bought the album. At this point, we are unable to tell if any one of these people ever intend to buy the album.
9) The more people who download the album illegally, the less people on release that are eager to buy the album. Less eager = less desperate = less good. Some people may not bother to buy the album due to a severe lack of eagerness. This would smelly.
10) I can't think of any more, but there may be some.

See, that's at least 10 excellent points! I suppose that ultimately things will be ok, provided that you do infact buy the finished product.

The world may not totally crack in half...but just a bit.

-Davidmonga

That smilie is actually 'eight') ! Doh!

I do agree... maybe I shouldn't it this quickly. I still can't wait until it hits the stores though.

Just one more ... people who do download it and buy it could remember to delete the album from their shared files on download sites or others can download from them who may not actually buy the album when it is released.

A simple question: If I download Synchestra today and then buy it when it comes out - what harm has been done?

Some possible simple answers are:

1) You go against the artist's wishes.
2) You potentially encourage or enable others to do the same, with no guarantee that they will have the same moral standpoint as you and may not purchase the final product.
3) You dispel/deflate the mystery and hype that surrounds a release, which may in turn harm sales (though thats a bit vague).
4) You make Devin sigh!
5) You pre-judge the album without seeing the complete package (intended quality/mix of audio, artwork, lyrics, notes and extras). Perhaps similar to only seeing one side of the argument in a courtroom.
6) You make the HDF moderators very sad. I cry into my mango every night!
The more digital/illegal copies of the album exist, the more people on release day there will be that have not yet bought the album. At this point, we are unable to tell if any one of these people ever intend to buy the album.
9) The more people who download the album illegally, the less people on release that are eager to buy the album. Less eager = less desperate = less good. Some people may not bother to buy the album due to a severe lack of eagerness. This would smelly.
10) I can't think of any more, but there may be some.

See, that's at least 10 excellent points! I suppose that ultimately things will be ok, provided that you do infact buy the finished product.

The world may not totally crack in half...but just a bit.

-Davidmonga

That smilie is actually 'eight') ! Doh!

very nice monga!'
also whats the chance you get a friend to listen to it and then he downloadsit? then he gets another friend to listen then he downloads it? its like a snowball effect

Who sings this in which song:

"Tho' it's al been said before
it's the kind of love worth fighting for. . ."

Who sings this in which song:

"Tho' it's al been said before
it's the kind of love worth fighting for. . ."

Whitesnake - Wings of the storm

Who sings this in which song:

"Tho' it's al been said before
it's the kind of love worth fighting for. . ."

Whitesnake - Wings of the storm

Yep. My hint would be:

TA()TA()TAAAAA

I'm talking 'bout ...

This was embarrasingly quick though.

Who sings this in which song:

"Tho' it's al been said before
it's the kind of love worth fighting for. . ."

Whitesnake - Wings of the storm

Yep. My hint would be:

TA()TA()TAAAAA

I'm talking 'bout ...

This was embarrasingly quick though.

Yes, I googled my ass off.

You cheating bastard!

A simple question: If I download Synchestra today and then buy it when it comes out - what harm has been done?

Some possible simple answers are:

1) You go against the artist's wishes.
2) You potentially encourage or enable others to do the same, with no guarantee that they will have the same moral standpoint as you and may not purchase the final product.
3) You dispel/deflate the mystery and hype that surrounds a release, which may in turn harm sales (though thats a bit vague).
4) You make Devin sigh!
5) You pre-judge the album without seeing the complete package (intended quality/mix of audio, artwork, lyrics, notes and extras). Perhaps similar to only seeing one side of the argument in a courtroom.
6) You make the HDF moderators very sad. I cry into my mango every night!
The more digital/illegal copies of the album exist, the more people on release day there will be that have not yet bought the album. At this point, we are unable to tell if any one of these people ever intend to buy the album.
9) The more people who download the album illegally, the less people on release that are eager to buy the album. Less eager = less desperate = less good. Some people may not bother to buy the album due to a severe lack of eagerness. This would smelly.
10) I can't think of any more, but there may be some.

See, that's at least 10 excellent points! I suppose that ultimately things will be ok, provided that you do infact buy the finished product.

The world may not totally crack in half...but just a bit.

-Davidmonga

That smilie is actually 'eight') ! Doh!

very nice monga!'
also whats the chance you get a friend to listen to it and then he downloadsit? then he gets another friend to listen then he downloads it? its like a snowball effect

I got someone to download it (because I thought there was no hope of a purchase from this particular individual and wanted to spread the word anyway)

Turns out he loves the album so much he WILL buy it!

Sometimes spreading the word is enough.