Emon Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 This is a simple survey I wrote up for a polling project in my government class. I'd really appricate it if you could take a few moments and post your answers; I am stuck doing all the work in my group (again), so I'm trying to get more done via internet because it's faster and easier. Oh, and please, no debating. Take that elsewhere, or at least wait until I have enough answers. (Oh, if you don't fileshare ever, skip ahead to the moral stuff and leave the above blank.) 1.How often do you use internet file sharing software (e.g. KaZaA, Napster, WinMX, etc.)? A. Every day B. Several times per week C. Monthly or less often D. Don't at all 2.What do you share the most? A. Music B. Movies C. Software D. Other 3.Some people claim that they download songs to see what they're like, and then go buy the actual album. Do you? A. Yes B. No 4.Do you believe sharing of copywrited material, such as music or movies (not including genuinely free music) to be immoral or wrong? A. Yes B. No C. Undecided 5.If you answered yes to the previous question, do you care that it's wrong when you do it? A. Yes B. No C. Undecided 6.Out of the people you know, about how many use the internet for file sharing? A. Most all B. Only a few C. None 7.Do you consider file sharing and piracy to be a significant problem? A. Yes B. No 8.Groups like the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) are starting to take some drastic measures to stop piracy of music, movies, etc., going as far as attempting to sue those who are caught thousands of dollars per song. Do you think this is an appropriate countermeasure, or do you think they should seek alternate means which aren't as incriminating to average users? A. Yes, it's appropriate. B. No, alternate means of compensation is needed. 9.While many companies argue that increased prices of products, such as albums or movies, is to compensate for loss of money from piracy. Many others argue that significantly lowered prices could drastically reduce piracy, because people won't feel overcharged or ripped off from buying expensive products. Which do you agree with? A. Higher prices are justified and needed B. Significantly reducing prices can help reduce piracy 10.Do you think there will ever be a solution to piracy and illegal file sharing that is good for publishers, artists, and customers? A. Yes B. No Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truthful Liar Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I'm going to have to think about this one for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopr-Undr-Fir Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Sorry to say, but you're probably not gonna get a whole lotta answers to these questions...sorry again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheat Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 1. D (used to but have gone legit) 2. D (ideas in the forums) 3. A (Bought the essential clash after downloading some songs) 4. C 5. N/A 6. A 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. B good luck on the polling project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTeddyPaul Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 1.How often do you use internet file sharing software (e.g. KaZaA, Napster, WinMX, etc.)? A. Every day 2.What do you share the most? A. Music 3.Some people claim that they download songs to see what they're like, and then go buy the actual album. Do you? B. No (only done that twice) 4.Do you believe sharing of copywrited material, such as music or movies (not including genuinely free music) to be immoral or wrong? A. Yes (isn't stealing bad?) 5.If you answered yes to the previous question, do you care that it's wrong when you do it? I care that I am doing something bad. 6.Out of the people you know, about how many use the internet for file sharing? Some 7.Do you consider file sharing and piracy to be a significant problem? A. Yes (people are losing millions to billions a year to bootlegged and illegal copies and then they sometimes have to up the cost of their product to the people who actually do pay) 8.Groups like the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) are starting to take some drastic measures to stop piracy of music, movies, etc., going as far as attempting to sue those who are caught thousands of dollars per song. Do you think this is an appropriate countermeasure, or do you think they should seek alternate means which aren't as incriminating to average users? I don't know what they should do but I know what they did to kazaa users was illegal because they modified the kazaa product so as long as it isn't illegal use the law to your advantage. 9.While many companies argue that increased prices of products, such as albums or movies, is to compensate for loss of money from piracy. Many others argue that significantly lowered prices could drastically reduce piracy, because people won't feel overcharged or ripped off from buying expensive products. Which do you agree with? B. Significantly reducing prices can help reduce piracy (When artists put out crap songs on a cd with one good song I don't want the cd I want the one good song) 10.Do you think there will ever be a solution to piracy and illegal file sharing that is good for publishers, artists, and customers? B. No because there will always be some form of piracy and publishers/artists will always want it to stop. BigTeddyPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue15 Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 1.How often do you use internet file sharing software (e.g. KaZaA, Napster, WinMX, etc.)? B. Several times per week C. Monthly or less often 2.What do you share the most? A. Music 3.Some people claim that they download songs to see what they're like, and then go buy the actual album. Do you? A. Yes B. No If I really like the album, I keep it on my hard drive until I have enough money to go out and buy it. If I wouldn't buy it, it stays on the hard drive for about a month, then I delete it. 4.Do you believe sharing of copywrited material, such as music or movies (not including genuinely free music) to be immoral or wrong? B. No 5.If you answered yes to the previous question, do you care that it's wrong when you do it? A. Yes B. No C. Undecided 6.Out of the people you know, about how many use the internet for file sharing? A. Most all 7.Do you consider file sharing and piracy to be a significant problem? B. No 8.Groups like the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) are starting to take some drastic measures to stop piracy of music, movies, etc., going as far as attempting to sue those who are caught thousands of dollars per song. Do you think this is an appropriate countermeasure, or do you think they should seek alternate means which aren't as incriminating to average users? B. No, alternate means of compensation is needed. 9.While many companies argue that increased prices of products, such as albums or movies, is to compensate for loss of money from piracy. Many others argue that significantly lowered prices could drastically reduce piracy, because people won't feel overcharged or ripped off from buying expensive products. Which do you agree with? B. Significantly reducing prices can help reduce piracy 10.Do you think there will ever be a solution to piracy and illegal file sharing that is good for publishers, artists, and customers? A. Yes B. No i don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopr-Undr-Fir Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 hmmm guess i was wrong...but I don't need napster/KaZaA with my 40% discount at Best buys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Eggplant Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 i am willing to answer those questions, but would only do so if I am allowed to elaborate on the answers. simple y\n\maybe answers in polls such as these only provide meanless data which then gets re-invented into whatever slant or angle the pollsters want them to be. (not saying anything bad about you) I have done far too many surveys to know that like a buffett, only the best goey cheesey bits get eaten, while all the lima beans grow fuzzy mold under the heat lamp of public opinion anyhow if your project includes expanded survey answers then I am your pidgeon and you can ask away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapNColostomy Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Originally posted by Chase Windu I'd answer the questions here but how do I know that the RIAA isn't monitoring these forums? I think you just answered the questions anyway. DOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 1.How often do you use internet file sharing software (e.g. KaZaA, Napster, WinMX, etc.)? B. Several times per week 2.What do you share the most? A. Music B. Movies (movies I download only until they come out on dvd, I'm banned from the local theatre) 3.Some people claim that they download songs to see what they're like, and then go buy the actual album. Do you? A. Yes (If I like the album [atleast the majority of the album]) 4.Do you believe sharing of copywrited material, such as music or movies (not including genuinely free music) to be immoral or wrong? C. Undecided If they never made the money from my gaining the song technically they didn't lose anything. Not to say I don't feel a little bad about downloading but ... yeah 5.If you answered yes to the previous question, do you care that it's wrong when you do it? C. Undecided 6.Out of the people you know, about how many use the internet for file sharing? A. Most 7.Do you consider file sharing and piracy to be a significant problem? B. No 8.Groups like the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) are starting to take some drastic measures to stop piracy of music, movies, etc., going as far as attempting to sue those who are caught thousands of dollars per song. Do you think this is an appropriate countermeasure, or do you think they should seek alternate means which aren't as incriminating to average users? B. No, alternate means of compensation is needed. 9.While many companies argue that increased prices of products, such as albums or movies, is to compensate for loss of money from piracy. Many others argue that significantly lowered prices could drastically reduce piracy, because people won't feel overcharged or ripped off from buying expensive products. Which do you agree with? B. Significantly reducing prices can help reduce piracy If the album cost less I wouldn't feel so ripped off in buying a 2 good song cd. 10.Do you think there will ever be a solution to piracy and illegal file sharing that is good for publishers, artists, and customers? B. No Not everyone is willing to buy no matter the cost, and people will always be greedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG-64 Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 1.How often do you use internet file sharing software (e.g. KaZaA, Napster, WinMX, etc.)? C. Monthly or less often 2.What do you share the most? C. Software 3.Some people claim that they download songs to see what they're like, and then go buy the actual album. Do you? N/A, i don't really download songs 4.Do you believe sharing of copywrited material, such as music or movies (not including genuinely free music) to be immoral or wrong? A. Yes, to some extent 5.If you answered yes to the previous question, do you care that it's wrong when you do it? A. Yes, sort of 6.Out of the people you know, about how many use the internet for file sharing? B. Only a few 7.Do you consider file sharing and piracy to be a significant problem? B. No, only a couple (crappy) music CDs are really being damaged IMO 8.Groups like the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) are starting to take some drastic measures to stop piracy of music, movies, etc., going as far as attempting to sue those who are caught thousands of dollars per song. Do you think this is an appropriate countermeasure, or do you think they should seek alternate means which aren't as incriminating to average users? B. No, alternate means of compensation is needed. Sueing isn't going to get them anywhere, and there are too many ppl for it 9.While many companies argue that increased prices of products, such as albums or movies, is to compensate for loss of money from piracy. Many others argue that significantly lowered prices could drastically reduce piracy, because people won't feel overcharged or ripped off from buying expensive products. Which do you agree with? N/A, I just think it's a lose/lose situation 10.Do you think there will ever be a solution to piracy and illegal file sharing that is good for publishers, artists, and customers? B. No, not really, i think it will either die off over time or just stay how it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agen Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Hmmmm 1.How often do you use internet file sharing software (e.g. KaZaA, Napster, WinMX, etc.)? A. Every day B. Several times per week - usually to play my music but it shares it at the same time 2.What do you share the most? A. Music 3.Some people claim that they download songs to see what they're like, and then go buy the actual album. Do you? A. No, alot of my stuff are theme tunes etc. that you jsut can't buy 4.Do you believe sharing of copywrited material, such as music or movies (not including genuinely free music) to be immoral or wrong? A. Yes to a certain extent but I was never going to buy it anyway :/ See andswer below. 5.If you answered yes to the previous question, do you care that it's wrong when you do it? B. No - I find that the more people download things, the more popular it gets meaning that people who wouldn't have bought it and don't share DO buy it (like friends). 6.Out of the people you know, about how many use the internet for file sharing? A. Most all 7.Do you consider file sharing and piracy to be a significant problem? B. No, see Q5 8.Groups like the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) are starting to take some drastic measures to stop piracy of music, movies, etc., going as far as attempting to sue those who are caught thousands of dollars per song. Do you think this is an appropriate countermeasure, or do you think they should seek alternate means which aren't as incriminating to average users? C: Don't Care really. 9.While many companies argue that increased prices of products, such as albums or movies, is to compensate for loss of money from piracy. Many others argue that significantly lowered prices could drastically reduce piracy, because people won't feel overcharged or ripped off from buying expensive products. Which do you agree with? B. Significantly reducing prices can help reduce piracy - If the prices were lowered, the songs i downloaded and found i liked I WOULD PROBABLY BUY. 10.Do you think there will ever be a solution to piracy and illegal file sharing that is good for publishers, artists, and customers? B. No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|GG|Carl Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I can't believe that the mods didn't close this thread! People get banned if they just say "kazaa"! (ok, not exactly, but almost!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emon Posted November 22, 2003 Author Share Posted November 22, 2003 Originally posted by Darth Eggplant anyhow if your project includes expanded survey answers then I am your pidgeon and you can ask away. It doesn't, because it's supposed to be a short project, and we're supposed to recognize the lack of explination as one of the shortcomings of such polls. Thanks to all who have answered, it helps a lot. And if you really feel like the RIAA would monitor these forums, or if a moderator would ban you for saying, "Hey, I download music!", then don't answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 1.How often do you use internet file sharing software (e.g. KaZaA, Napster, WinMX, etc.)? D. Don't at all (Not anymore, atleast) 2.What do you share the most? A. Music 3.Some people claim that they download songs to see what they're like, and then go buy the actual album. Do you? B. No 4.Do you believe sharing of copywrited material, such as music or movies (not including genuinely free music) to be immoral or wrong? C. Undecided 5.If you answered yes to the previous question, do you care that it's wrong when you do it? B. No 6.Out of the people you know, about how many use the internet for file sharing? B. Only a few 7.Do you consider file sharing and piracy to be a significant problem? B. No 8.Groups like the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) are starting to take some drastic measures to stop piracy of music, movies, etc., going as far as attempting to sue those who are caught thousands of dollars per song. Do you think this is an appropriate countermeasure, or do you think they should seek alternate means which aren't as incriminating to average users? B. No, alternate means of compensation is needed. 9.While many companies argue that increased prices of products, such as albums or movies, is to compensate for loss of money from piracy. Many others argue that significantly lowered prices could drastically reduce piracy, because people won't feel overcharged or ripped off from buying expensive products. Which do you agree with? B. Significantly reducing prices can help reduce piracy 10.Do you think there will ever be a solution to piracy and illegal file sharing that is good for publishers, artists, and customers? B. No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoguePhotonic Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 1=B 2=A 3=B 4=B 5=B 6=A 7=B 8=B 9=B 10=B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 1)B 2)N/A, I don't share, I only d/l 3)A 4)C, I only download the singles for use on personal mixes. 5)B, see above answer 6)Around 50/50 7)A 8)B, I guess I'm an average user. 9)BS, it's just for more money. I don't get why a cd that costs them 12 cents to make is $20. That's over %150 profit. Come on, now. If I was one of the people that d/l entire cds, if cd's were at a much more reasonable cost, I would buy it. 10)No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuahtemoc Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Originally posted by Chase Windu I'd answer the questions here but how do I know that the RIAA isn't monitoring these forums? looooooooooooooool goofball! bye saying something like that you're implying that you dl and share music, i.e., you perform the act of piracy. lol... but i doubt the riaa would go as far as to employ someone to post on a forum and grab random ppl off the internet. something DOES need to be done about the fact that the music industry loses millions, even billions to people pirating their music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Count Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 1.How often do you use internet file sharing software (e.g. KaZaA, Napster, WinMX, etc.)? A. Every day B. Several times per week C. Monthly or less often D. Don't at all 2.What do you share the most? A. Music B. Movies C. Software D. Other 3.Some people claim that they download songs to see what they're like, and then go buy the actual album. Do you? A. Yes B. No 4.Do you believe sharing of copywrited material, such as music or movies (not including genuinely free music) to be immoral or wrong? A. Yes B. No C. Undecided 5.If you answered yes to the previous question, do you care that it's wrong when you do it? A. Yes B. No C. Undecided 6.Out of the people you know, about how many use the internet for file sharing? A. Most all B. Only a few C. None 7.Do you consider file sharing and piracy to be a significant problem? A. Yes B. No 8.Groups like the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) are starting to take some drastic measures to stop piracy of music, movies, etc., going as far as attempting to sue those who are caught thousands of dollars per song. Do you think this is an appropriate countermeasure, or do you think they should seek alternate means which aren't as incriminating to average users? A. Yes, it's appropriate. B. No, alternate means of compensation is needed. 9.While many companies argue that increased prices of products, such as albums or movies, is to compensate for loss of money from piracy. Many others argue that significantly lowered prices could drastically reduce piracy, because people won't feel overcharged or ripped off from buying expensive products. Which do you agree with? A. Higher prices are justified and needed B. Significantly reducing prices can help reduce piracy 10.Do you think there will ever be a solution to piracy and illegal file sharing that is good for publishers, artists, and customers? A. Yes B. No 1. B 2. D (I don't share stuff to prevent them hogging my bandwith I just move the file to another directory; also I don't get sued by the RIAA ) 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. B 10. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XERXES Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 guys, pirate now while you still can...I bet soon its going to be so illegal and hard to do...it wont be worth it. (dont ban me, but were all guilty so youd be a hippocrite!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapNColostomy Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Originally posted by Chuahtemoc something DOES need to be done about the fact that the music industry loses millions, even billions to people pirating their music. I have just the plan. They can jack up the charges for cd's to say...14-20 dollars? That should more than cover the 1-3 dollars it costs to actually manufacture them. Oh wait, they've been doing that for years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorganfloss Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 1. B I use it a few times a week to maybe download (a) cool song(s) I've heard. 2. A Music by far. 3. A Download it and if I like it enough, try and get money to buy the cd. 4. B I don't think it's wrong at all. I think that some people (me, as example) doesn't have the means to get money to buy cds on a moderately regular basis and their only means is to use file sharing. I mean, the people making the money are already insanely rich already. 5. B Answered no. ^_^ 6. B A few of my friends use it. 7. A Although I don't view it as wrong per-say, it has kinda become over used and is actually hurting sales of cds and/or movies. 8. B For god's sake, don't sue people for it. 9. B I'm positive that if they lowered prices of music, etc. more people would actually be able to/choose to buy the stuff. 10. A Eventually someone must figure out the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Discussion of warez on these forums is forbidden as you know, but there is nothing stopping you sending a PM to Emon with your answers. Thread closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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