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Has Metallica misjudged Napster backlash?
Metallica has seriously misjudged fans' response to its copyright infringement lawsuit against Napster, if online message boards are any indication. "I've done about everything I can to give them my support, and helped in my own little way to make them the millionaires they are today" read a message posted early Tuesday by Frag1114 to Artist Direct's Metallica board.
Metallica has seriously misjudged fans' response to its copyright infringement lawsuit against Napster, if online message boards are any indication.
"I've done about everything I can to give them my support, and helped in my own little way to make them the millionaires they are today" read a message posted early Tuesday by Frag1114 to Artist Direct's Metallica board. "But I think it's time to face facts. I think Metallica is nearing the 'Fat Vegas Elvis' stage of their creative careers ... this new Metallica will never see another penny of my money." Story to follow. -- Marilynn Wheeler, ZDNet News