Ive become aware that it is possible for people to steal my music using a tool that intercepts and saves the streaming MP3 track. What is indietorrent.org doing to prevent this practice?
Nothing, because there is no way to prevent it. You must be familiar with the adage, “if it can be heard, it can be copied.” We settled somewhere between chasing a phantom and throwing our hands up: we offer your customers 90-second track previews. The “standard” is 30 seconds. In the future, we may provide artists with the ability to allow the entire track to be previewed, in which case the number of so-called thieves will increase, invariably. We believe that print-quality artwork, several download formats from which to choose (all for a single price), and other value-added services will inspire some portion of listeners to part with their cash. For that reason, we will not expend resources in vain a attempt to govern how your music is accessed and used. If you have genuine concerns in this regard, hire a copyright lawyer. They go for about $400 per hour. We could even make a few recommendations!
