as mp3s stored on my PC or iPod.

if i buy a CD i end up ripping it to my harddrive and listening to the tracks that way...as mp3s.

if i buy an mp3 from iTunes or another digital retailer i listen to it as an mp3, of course.

if i dl an mp3 from a peer-sharing service...same thing.

i used to get off on buying music too...but then i realized it was a farce b/c of the way i listen to music. i decided it made sense to save myself the hassle of going out and buying product that i'm just gonna rip to mp3s anyway. and buying mp3s seems absurd b/c i can get them for free. i feel like i'm ripped off every time i buy 1 (see: #94).

of course, i still listen to vinyl too. but i rarely go buy it anymore.