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Pledge “DEBILL”

"I will not purchase any music or films for 24 months but only if 10 other people will do the same."

— Simon Wardley, Resident of UK

Deadline to sign up by: 6th May 2010
10 people signed up

Country: United Kingdom

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In my view, the Digital Economy bill is an affront to internet freedoms and it attempts to enshrine in law a business model which is rapidly becoming outdated. I believe the consequence of the DEBill will be to harm innovation in our society and to exacerbate a climate of fear in order to perpetuate an industry that refuses to change.

I'm tired of all these attempts to limit my freedom and hence will respond in the only way that I know how, by exercising consumer choice.

If enough people join me, then for 24 months, I will no longer purchase any music or films with the exception of that which is offered under a creative commons license. I will continue to attend gigs and concerts.

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  • I've stopped buying music from any label that is a member of BPI. I started doing that a long time ago. I do think that small independent musicians (including the ones who sell through their own websites, through Bandcamp etc.) deserve our support.
    Louise Ferguson, 21 months ago. Abusive? Report it!
  • will never purchase BPI music again. will not buy music for my kids or grandchildren. The deact has put me off supporting this greedy industry ever again.
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Current signatories (Green text = they've done it)

Simon Wardley, the Pledge Creator, joined by:

  • Nazim Jamil
  • chris doyle
  • Shlomo S
  • dafhowlett
  • Andrew Young
  • Chris Swan
  • James Glen
  • Stephen Smith
  • Aigars Bruvelis
  • Jose Cousino

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