Comments on: Legal P2P site doesn't have what it takes
Qtrax executives don't have songs from the major labels as promised. Record labels have shown they like ad-supported music, but prefer streaming instead of downloads.
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25MM tracks?.. HA HA HA.. please STOP.. I cannot stand anymore.. stock fraud anyone?
streaming instead of downloads".
Yep, and that's exactly why they're failing, because unlike the
EXECUTIVES of the labels, the CONSUMERS PREFER TO PURCHASE
AND DOWNLOAD THEIR MUSIC.
If they need numbers to back this up, take a look at which
online music store holds nearly EIGHTY PERCENT of the market
share.
I will NEVER pay a subscription fee for my music, and I will
NEVER sit and be tethered to an ad-based stream.
Flippin' numbnuts
- So weak
- by pug-fugly February 10, 2008 3:32 PM PST
- I can't seem to get anything working on Qtrax. Their spokesperson said:
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(4 Comments)"We got nods to go ahead with the service Friday night," Klepfisz said. "There's been a misunderstanding."
Oh god.
http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-fi-qtrax29jan29,1,6460500.story?ctrack=3&cset=true