Re: why isn't it stealing?

A.VanValin wrote:

Has anyone considered simply honoring the wishes of the artist or label in question and leaving it at that? It might seem impractical, but it's something to shoot for.

Agreed. It's obvious that this is an important issue for Steve. He surely puts a lot of time in on his label and his music, so let's honor his request and not copy his stuff. a simple request by an artist or independent label should be persuasive enough.