How many of you have heard this — or something like it — before? These comments are all gleaned from just one recent article in CNET.

“Artists don’t get payed for their songs anyway. The only real money they make is through merchandise and concerts. I can bet you that the vast majority of album sales go to the record labels. At this point in time, record labels are middlemen, and are no longer required in this internet-run world.”

“What a joke. Lime wire was great :-( Most music today is created by hacks. If music is good, people will pay money to support their band. But most bands are a joke and just greedy. Personally I think the loss of Lime Wire is a loss for all of us. But it just means people will find another way to get free music as we all do.”

“I don’t see a big deal. these artists already make millions! and lets not get started with how much cash record companies are rolling in.”