I would guess that the person on the street was a either a bootlegger or a shyster (sp) and I wouldn't take either. At the end of the day you only have your integrity. Go ahead and kid yourself that just because others "do it" that it makes it ok. Wrong is wrong.
And it makes no difference whatsoever what I do for a living. I could be a hooker, or I could be the president of any organization -- I deserve to be paid for my work. Just like the musicians and technicians. They make money based on how many cds are sold.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.