--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Napster is great so long as they put out…" description: "\"Napster is great so long as they put out tracks on there that have been officially released. I don't really mind people downloading my music; I also se..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bf6/tiesto-5230_also_napster-is-great-so-long-as-they-put-out_1955704.jpg" --- # Napster is great so long as they put out tracks on there… ![“Napster is great so long as they put out tracks on there that have been officially released. I don't really mind people downloading my music; I also see it as a compliment. And if you are a real music lover, you want to have the original CD anyway 'cause then you feel more connected to the artist.” quote by Tiesto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bf6/tiesto-5230_also_napster-is-great-so-long-as-they-put-out_1955704.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bf6/tiesto-5230_also_napster-is-great-so-long-as-they-put-out_1955704.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bf6/tiesto-5230_also_napster-is-great-so-long-as-they-put-out_1955704.jpg) > “Napster is great so long as they put out tracks on there that have been officially released. I don't really mind people downloading my music; I also see it as a compliment. And if you are a real music lover, you want to have the original CD anyway 'cause then you feel more connected to the artist.” [Tiesto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tiesto/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He believes downloading is acceptable if the tracks are officially released, seeing it as a compliment and a way for true fans to connect with the artist through the original CD. **In simple terms:** Downloading is fine when music is officially released; fans still want the original CD. Key Takeaway Respect official releases, enjoy the music, and support artists. Themes music sharing artist-fan relationship digital ethics Mood reflective balanced Type statement opinion When to use this quote - Music listening - collecting CDs - supporting artists - sharing files Key Concepts Intellectual property fan culture digital distribution Questions to Reflect On - Do you think downloading supports or harms artists? - How does owning a CD affect your connection to music? 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