Downloaders the biggest spenders on music? Imagine that.
Illegal downloaders ‘spend the most on music’, says poll
People who illegally download music from the internet also spend more money on music than anyone else, according to a new study. The survey, published today, found that those who admit illegally downloading music spent an average of £77 a year on music – £33 more than those who claim that they never download music dishonestly.
The findings suggest that plans by the Secretary of State for Business, Peter Mandelson, to crack down on illegal downloaders by threatening to cut their internet connections with a “three strikes and you’re out” rule could harm the music industry by punishing its core customers. </em>
Imagine that. The music industry is aiming to shoot themselves in the foot, yet again. Perhaps they should talk with Metallica about how to piss off large groups of diehard fans of your product.
