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Free for all: Is easily available content advancing society?

May 19, 2009 | by Dan Sorensen

I remember when I was 17 and I used Napster for the first time. To be honest, I felt all-powerful. Any song I wanted was at my fingertips. Friends and I discovered the strange compilations of Dr. Demento and Wesley Willis. Metallica, however, didn’t feel share my enthusiasm and love for this new Internet creation. Ever since, the debate about Digital Rights Management has raged onward. Supporters say they are protecting the right of the content creators. Others say it slows the wheels of progress.

What do you think? Is the ease with which we are able to share digital content hurting creative industries or ultimately helping advance society?

Please share your thoughts, opinions and examples in comments below. Please tag your tweets, posts and responses #SMCQ10.

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