>like it or not, offended or not, artists who invest time into
>their art are taking a RISK like ANY SMALL BUSINESS or any
>person who takes a risk investing in something that may or may
>not successfully generate income for them
>
>since you like to throw around the word "entitled", lets also
>say that an artist who takes a RISK investing in their art and
>expecting it to pay the bills is NOT ENTITLED to have that
>risk be rewarded

I didn't say or even imply that they are entitled to having their risk rewarded.

My point is more about the fact that fans like araQual are acting like musicians are assholes for expecting or just wanting their risk to be rewarded in the first place.

And if we're to adopt the mindset that araQual is presenting (I don't know if you are cosigning him or not) then releasing a record will no longer be a "risk" anyway... It is a guaranteed, certified money pit.

Or charity, or hobbyism... or something.

But there is pretty much little or no economic promise inherent to it at all.