Wildly disrespectful to any artist that ever lived. I'm all up for sharing alternatives that are good/better towards actual artists. Still evaluating my choices, but meanwhile this seems like the only and rather easy signal the streaming community can give as to spread the word if they agree (next to stopping your own subscription). Context: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/22/spotifys-ai-bet-more-of-everything-less-of-what-you-want/

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[–] 0 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Buying albums > Pirating most and buying some albums > streaming

There’s no reason to pirate music or stream it if physical copies are always available.

It's about pirating or streaming IF you can't afford to buy. Do you see the if there? I don't know how I can be clearer, you aren't even reading what I'm saying.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (1 child)

    If you can’t afford music you don’t deserve music. It’s not a need; it is a want. You can live without wants until you’ve saved up enough money for them if you’re an adult.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

    So they will stay on Spotify and the artists get less than in my "pirate but support a few" scenario. Congrats, your lack of pragmatism at the service of streaming. 👍

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