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Subject: Re: Is anyone really bothered about proof.jpg files these days? Read inside.
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On Jun 2, 2019, TheCosmicJukebox) don't.be wrote
(in article <bPYIE.344568$Oc7.90503@fx01.am4>):
> I've just spent over an hour creating proof photos for the next batch of CDs
> I have lined up tp post. I notice that not all of the regular posters bother
> with such things anymore, so am I wasting time that could be put to better
> use?
> I know the practice was started with the hope of weeding out the sort of
> idiots who would simply convert downloaded mp3 files to flac & post them on
> the groups, by at least having them show proof that they actually had a copy
> of the CD in their hands. Not forgetting the base villains who change tags to
> make it look like they're sharing their own work.
> I recently borrowed a batch of CDs, not all of which I had time to take proof
> photos for, so those at least will be posted without. For what it's worth, I
> never post anything I didn't rip myself, except if I have something someone
> requested & in those cases I would always annoy out resident troll by
> marking them NMR. :D
> I can't say I ever bother to check if a poster has included a proof photo
> before downloading.
> CJ
> Yes, this does mean there are new posts coming soonish!
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Personally I like the booklets and covers, not as ripping proof but for
information. That being said, I too have delayed postings until I could get
time to scan. The music is the important element. Pictures are nice but not
vital.
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