if you care

AmandaGee · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 9:18 pm Post subject: if you care

Last Friday CNET purchased "assests" of MP3.Com. Somewhere in the midst of business, the decision was made to rid of the present system - mp3's, band content and information - and slowly integrate a different approach.

MP3.Com has become the most accessible and popular area for musicians to distribute bandwith hogging files for little to no cost. Not only has the hardcore community benefited through audio file availability, but the prominence of indie acts on the MP3.COM charts has added tangible numbers to back up an increase in popularity.

This announcement was released to participants (bands, musicians, etc.):

"Your personal information, music, images, related content or other information will not be transferred to CNET Networks, Inc. or any other third party... Please note, however, that promptly following the removal of the MP3.com website, all content will be deleted from our servers and all previously submitted tapes, CD-ROMs and other media in our possession will be destroyed. We recommend that you make alternative content hosting arrangements as soon as practicable."

"It has been a privilege to host one of the largest and most diverse collections of music in the world. MP3.com wishes to express its sincere thanks to each of you for making our website an important part of your musical journey. We wish you continued success."

BLiTZ · Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2004 9:24 pm Post subject:

that's stupid. www.purevolume.com or something like that is good though as an alternative.

austiniskoge · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:50 am Post subject: whoa

dang, that sucks. i'm gonna miss good ol' mp3.com...

shinobi · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 9:26 am Post subject:

Yeah welcome to 2 years ago...