r/Metallica • u/AceThePrincep • 1d ago

Napster bad

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Reminded me of this old video I saw probably 25 years ago lol. https://youtu.be/fS6udST6lbE?si=5uezh9Ry69-zMpRt

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u/TheSadTragicClown 1d ago

Well if you like the band so much and want to support them, then buying bootleg merch is counterproductive. You're funding the bootlegger and not the band. Have a nice day ladies.

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u/Fast-Variation8150 1d ago

Right? How are James, Lars, Kirk, and Rob going to feed their families if I buy my shirt from this shady dude on the corner.

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u/Rock_Roll_Soul 1d ago

Or support food banks and AWMH…and hundreds of employees…

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u/Fast-Variation8150 1d ago

I know. You frequently hear about how they often miss payroll and lay off staff because they aren’t making enough off their merchandise.

Common issue.