>The SAME hippy-dippy music purists who go around chanting
>that music has to be free because it's a natural, spiritual
>right like oxygen or H2O.... They are usually the FIRST ones
>to denigrate modern commercial artists like Rihanna and
>Beyonce who "monetize" their images as "brands" because...
>y'know, "it's supposed to be all about the MUSIC, maaan!"
>
>So let's get this straight:
>
>If a musician tries to get paid from sales of their record,
>then they're a greedy asshole and they need to grow up and get
>a job.
>
>BUT
>
>If they try to cash in on their popularity as recording
>artists by letting their image be used to sell hair dye and
>soft drinks, then they are fakes... they're phony, soulless
>corporate shills and sellouts.
>
>So which way is one to go?
>
>*smh* Modern fans are so childish and selfish and they truly
>sicken me.



you summed it all up.