Some questions about Spiralfrog.com
On the other hand, nothing about SpiralFrog's offerings would make a user who is comfortable using a service that lets you download illegally want to switch over; it's not like SpiralFrog is completely free, after all. Additionally, those who are really passionate about the music industry and don't like to see artists get shafted will frown on SpiralFrog's profit-sharing policy; if users only pay a flat, one-time fee, isn't this rewarding less talented musicians just as much as it is virtuosos? Something about the system doesn't seem quite fair.
Why Spiralfrog.com might be a killer
On one hand, SpiralFrog is adding legitimacy to free downloading by partnering with Universal and by handing over some of its profits to record companies and artists (though nowhere on the site did I see a formal explanation of this process). It might attract some users who don't like paying a dollar per download on iTunes, or those who feel uncomfortable with downloading illegally through a service like LimeWire.
Spiralfrog.com In their own words
\"SpiralFrog is a Web-based, ad-supported music experience, combining music discovery with the free acquisition of audio and music video files, licensed from major and independent record labels and publishers.
We are a market-driven solution to illicit pirate file-sharing sites, with an easy to use Web interface that allows music lovers to discover artists, songs, music videos and artist information\".
Updates on Spiralfrog.com
Correction: There is no charge for SpiralFrog users.
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