Is it morally wrong?

Question

I had a great cd collection, all bought cd's, and we had our home robbed. I went and bought (slowly but surely) all my favorites again and a few years later I had my beloved car stolen with all my cd's in it. I know it is legally wrong but do you think it would be morally wrong for me to burn and download these songs and cd's that I have already legitimately paid for already? And what do you think the artists would think?

Answer 1

If you've paid for them twice over, that's two more times than most people :D



If you do decide to download them, newsgroups are the best source for music. If you buy them again, back up your collection by copying them into your computer.

Answer 2

I don't think it is morally wrong because if you think about it, you paid for those CDS twice so I don't think the artist's will mine. Especially if you E-Mailed them the whole story. I think you'll be fine unless the artist is greedy.

Answer 3

"Morally" is a religious term - you want "ethically" instead.



And, yes, it would be ethically wrong.



Your insurance should have paid for your 2 break-ins, so you're not out any money.



Recording artists depend on the revenue from CD sales to eat - THEY didn't steal your CD's, so why make them pay for replacing them?



Buy a new set and be more careful with these.

Answer 4

Download everything. Even if you didn't pay for them. However, since you did it's certainly not 'morally' wrong :)

Answer 5

I'm sorry you have been so unlucky. I do feel that it is still theft and if you have to ask the question, you really probably agree with me.

Answer 6

I see no problem with that.

Answer 7

i see no moral issues here. try limewire.

Answer 8

there is no immoral involved in this...