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Study finds anti-piracy messages backfire, especially for men (phys.org)
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[–] apis@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

Likely going to have to be forced on the industry, by some mix of piracy, legislation, reality & artists' choices.

Meantime, convenience has considerable sway. For the generations for whom music was expensive & awkward to acquire (& who have the most disposable income now to spend on music as well as the most faith in companies), this still seems easier than pushing back.