That falls under the umbrella of friendship. That's how I view Napster. It has made art available to all. While sharing may be flagrant, the record industry is having a hard time proving financial injury. Logic would say that with so many students downloading music at UC Berkeley, the area's record stores would be hurting.
Music is a big part of the culture here.
While sales for singles are down, CD album sales in the store are even with last year. It's the artist who doesn't get as much hype that feels it. You're part of a music community here. Shopper Dan Paletz stopped by Tower last week for the new album by Wheatus. Napster is a way to preview music.