Scott Dolan

That last part seemed to add a bit of confusion to his statement for me as well. But, I think it can be dispelled with one word: Pono.

Fair enough. Which brings me back to one of my earlier points, why don't artists just take control of their own distribution? If they pulled their product from streaming services, and only offered their product for purchase either via iTunes, or their own personal web site, it's seems as though it would start moving things back in the right direction.

What…in…the…fuck...

I'm just wondering exactly what kind of AM radio ol' Neil had back in the day! It must have been a real motherfucker!

Guys: Media is plural. Medium is singular. (The pedant in me comes to the surface after a drink or two and I'm having a gin and tonic.) Weren't we talking about multiple forms of audio media in that conversation?

It took two whole songs on this set to convince I was in for possibly the best Phish I've ever heard. By the time Divided Sky ended, I knew this was something special. Disc 2 from Squirming Coil through Prince Caspian might be the strongest side I've ever heard from them. Has there been any official releases of those Barcelona shows?

Very cool! I kept hearing about how incredible the '97 tour was, and how the Paradiso shows were Phish at their pinnacle according to many, so I decided to check this set out. It's as incredible as advertised. Very satisfied! And 8 hours of music for $35 is a hell of a return on investment!!!

Actually, I get where you're coming from 100%. Thanks for taking time to explain. I actually use my iPad much the same way you use your iPod. Only difference being that I'm using it to remotely control my Apple TV, which accesses my entire music library on my iMac. And I ditch my phone the second I walk in the door. I'm right there with you on that one.

Unfortunately, I haven't seen them live. They're playing Kansas City at the end of the month, but I don't think my wife and I will be able to make it. But, I'm enjoying the private performances in my living room.

No, it certainly isn't. I apologize if may statement insinuated otherwise.

Not to mention the second time casts a shadow of doubt over her account of the first time.

He still has at least one case pending, doesn't he?

It's funny how different people can be sometimes. I actually love the fact that I DO have everything all in one device. Less clutter in my pockets. If I had to carry around a phone and an iPod Touch, I'd be annoyed as hell...

"I was there. AM radio kicked streaming's ass. Analog Cassettes and 8 tracks also kicked streaming's ass, and absolutely rocked compared to streaming. Streaming sucks. Streaming is the worst audio in history. If you want it, you got it. It's here to stay. Your choice. Copy my songs if you want to. That's free. Your choice. All my music, my life's work, is what I am preserving the way I want it to be. It's already started. My music is being removed from all streaming services. It's not good enough to sell or rent. Make streaming sound good and I will be back." - Neil Young Translation: "I'm ready for my straightjacket now!"

Then why all the hand-wringing over all of this? Shit, I listened to the radio for free every day. I also made a ton of cassette tapes of tunes I recorded, for free, off of the radio. Are the current trends really that different?

Damn... If only it wasn't someone as nice as you, Larry I was dying to post, "in my book, you've always been out of touch". Thanks for ruining it. Oh, and have a blast!

I guess I was the only person who owned a radio back in the day...

Same here, but just for today. High of 88F. Back to the mid and upper 90's tomorrow...

Does anyone else here enjoy Phish? I initially got into them in the mid 90's, but hadn't really listened to them much over the last few years. Got an itch recently to hear them again and picked up the outstanding 8 disc live box of their Amsterdam dates from 1997. Beautiful performances, and they remind me what a phenomenal group of musicians they are.

Jefferson City, MO. (Unfortunately)

And there's nothing wrong with that opinion. Just as long as you understand it isn't a substitute for fact (which you certainly do, but many here do not). That was my only point. It certainly doesn't look good for him. But just because that is my opinion doesn't mean that, yes, he indeed did it. I think society has trouble with such distinctions.

I'd like to add to this, let's also bear in mind that opinions cannot be substituted for facts. No matter how hard one tries. And that's really the only troubling part about this conversation. Several folks here act as though they know every last detail about these cases. Well, they don't. They've just formed opinions from media releases, that when studied with a critical eye, tell us almost nothing at all.

It was hotter than hell here yesterday, and is supposed to only be as hot as hell today...

Have you read any statements by Cosby saying that he openly offered these women Quaaludes for the purpose of having sex, and that they took them voluntarily? No. Have you read any statements where Cosby claimed to have forced those drugs upon women without their knowledge and consent? Hint: the answer is no. Now that I've answered your question, why not answer mine: Women, and men, have never voluntarily used drugs to enhance sex? No hints this time. So, you've never heard of Jimmy Savile? Another disgusting man. Ah, so if someone else is guilty of doing it, then everyone ever accused is also guilty? That would make for one HELL of a a justice system! Chairman Mao, please pick up a white courtesy phone!

Was this voluntarily ? Come on. When drugs are used to coerce sex, it's rape. Even if you're Bill Cosby ... You are taking a WILD leap in logic, my friend. Stick with your opening question, and then say you don't know. Because you don't. None of us do.