Off: Re: A Question on Bootlegs

[Paul Mather]

On Thu, 15 Feb 2001, Stephen Swann wrote:

=> It's funny you should mention that.  Years ago when I was attempting
=> to break into the Tragically Hip trape trading ring, I couldn't find
=> anyone who would dupe the stuff I wanted.  I didn't have anything of
=> interest to trade, and their "code of ethics" wouldn't allow them to
=> sell me the stuff outright.  I ended up buying a CD-R from a known
=> "profiteer", and got roundly criticized on all sides for "supporting
=> that kind of behavior".

It's odd that their "code of ethics" didn't extend to B&Ping shows for
people.  Even years ago, when CD recorders were relatively scarce and
cassette and DAT trading was the norm, I got my Gov't Mule CD collection
started with kind folks doing B&Ps for me, and my signing onto trees as
a leaf.  Those 'hip folks don't sound so hip to me. :-)

Cheers,

Paul.

e-mail: paul at gromit.dlib.vt.edu

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