Siding with them are a few artists, who, whether they intend to or not, are spitting in the face of their fans. The less said about these washed-up dinosaur rockers the better. It may be a good time, instead, to tip our hats to artists that don't view fans who like their music as thieves. These are artists who understand that fans should be appreciated, and if there is to be a new way of distributing music thanks to the Internet, then they will just have to be more creative in figuring out how to profit off it. For all the economic stratification there is in the world, the best way people can vote, ultimately, is with their dollars.
Money speaks louder than words.
If artists who align with fans benefit, the recording industry and blowhards like Lars Ulrich will realize they're fighting a losing battle. Here is a list of information and websites dedicated to rockers that are siding with their fans. He's still fighting the power. Offspring The official Web site for the most Net-friendly rock band going. These 1980s rockers stick with the fans.