of its browser capabilities. Basically theses two acts state that Napster is neither liable for its users actions and allows its users to record music (using Napster) for their private use. These are major laws that help support Napster and digital recording efforts.Many artists themselves are pro-Napster in many aspects of what they think it brings society. Napster allows for individuals to hear and experience different forms of music; therefore purchasing and promoting artists work. Some artists argue that it allows the public to be attentive to music that artists are putting out on the market. Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit said, “We believe that the Internet and Napster should not be ignored by the music industry as tools to promote awareness for bands and market music” (Napster 1). Fred Durst was describing how the music industry needs to recognize Napster as a type of advertisement of their product. Madonna was also quoted saying; “Napster could be a great way for people to hear your music who wouldn’t have the chance to hear it on the radio” (Napster 1). This quote from Madonna helps to describe how people are enabled to hear music from different artists through Napster allowing artists to be heard and be recognized by the public. Chuck D also supported Napster’s use replying, “We should think of (Napster) as a new kind of radio—a promotional tool that can help artists who don’t have the opportunity to get their music played on mainstream radio or on MTV be recognized” (Napster 2). Chuck D also expresses the idea of Napster as a promotional tool for artists. Intern allowing listeners too experience new genres of music and artists to be heard. Other artists have supported Napster saying that is a free trade community of music and should not be shut down. Wasn’t one of the first things we were taught as a child was to share? This is what the users of Napst...
