Structure, Grammar and Mechanics

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In this article, the writer discusses whether illegally downloading music from such programs as the now essentially defunct Napster is one of morals. The writer questions whether downloading music without paying for it is morally wrong or, on the other hand, is an act of freedom of expression. The writer maintains that the answer to this question depends heavily on one's own personal beliefs and general character. The writer states that since it is rare that one will get caught downloading music, a person is likely to justify one's actions as an example of freedom of expression. On the other hand, an individual with a strong personal moral belief against stealing will be more likely to view the act of downloading music as being morally wrong.

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"Morals are a general set of rules or code of conduct that is held to be authoritative in determining whether an action is right or wrong. Although the source of this moral code of conduct is numerous and open to debate, it can generally be said that morals are dictated by society, philosophy, religion and personal convictions.
"In terms of society's influence on morals, it can be said that it is society's established norms of behavior that more often dictate that society's moral code than such things as the written rules and laws. In summary, a society's moral code is a generally shared understanding of behavior, particularly of what type of behavior is acceptable and what type of behavior will not be tolerated. This determination is often evolved through a combination o that society's customs, history, ritual and general etiquette."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Carlsson, Bengt and Gustovsson, Rune. (2001): "The Rise and Fall of Napster: An Evolutionary Approach." Proceedings of the 6th International Computer Science Conference on Active Media Technology
• Geisler, Markus and Pholmann, Mali. (2003): "The Anthropology of File Sharing: Consuming Napster as a Gift." Advances in Consumer Research.
• Ku, Raymond Shih Ray. (2001): "The Creative Destruction of Copyright: Napster and the New Economics of Digital Technology." University of Chicago Law Rivew.

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