One of the reasons I give most of my music away for free is that this is one of the very few "basic and simple" things you can do against Capitalism. Sharing something for free - instead of selling something for money. Not making an economical calculation out of what you do, not "thinking economically" at all - just going with the flow. Of course some will say, 'but artists have to make a living', but seriously, which artist in Doomcore or Speedcore or Breakcore can make a living out of his meager "sales"? Maybe 5, maybe 6 persons.
While this is indeed a very simple tactic, it is nevertheless very effective. Because the outcry against any Anti-Capitalist tactics will always be: It won't work, you will end up helping the enemy or joining his force etc. And this is true. Say, an artist wants to spread a "riot image". And he succeeds with it! Then Capitalism can still very quickly hijack and use this for its own ends. Cash in on the riot image, make "riot wear clothes", sell "riot" music, make more TV shows about riots!
Capitalism still works even if everyone on Earth would wear "riot wear clothes".
But Capitalism will no longer exist if everyone shared for free.
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