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Re:The Death of the Middle-Class Musician by jayd16 on Sunday June 29, 2025 @03:05PM (#44415464)
Your argument begs the question. If we made it so it could be a sole pursuit then you'd be free to choose.

Besides, why do you want to live in a world with less artists and full of people who hate their jobs?

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Re:The Death of the Middle-Class Musician by s1artibartfast on Sunday June 29, 2025 @06:26PM (#44417130)
I want to be able to choose what I want. If I want art, I will buy it and pay an artist. If I want to eat at a restaurant, I will pay for that instead.

Why would I ever want to let others decide for me if I get art or food today?

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Re:The Death of the Middle-Class Musician by jayd16 on Sunday June 29, 2025 @10:25PM (#44418618)
Huh? Inherent to the act of buying, you're relying on someone choosing to sell. I'm not really sure what you're asking.
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Re:The Death of the Middle-Class Musician by s1artibartfast on Monday June 30, 2025 @12:57AM (#44419557)
yes, that is the system that I prefer: voluntary buying and selling.

I do not like the proposed system where people chose what they produce, and I am compelled to pay for it whether I want it or not.

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Re:The Death of the Middle-Class Musician by tossandthrow on Monday June 30, 2025 @04:36AM (#44420874)
The question is: how will there be developed a supply in a world where nobody are provided the means to practice the craft?
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