Governments across the globe are continuously passing legislation in efforts to combat piracy. Recent efforts have been well documented in this article. Countries of note are China and Mexico, which have some of the highest piracy rates in the world. The article shows how not only the developed countries, but all countries are doing their part in an effort to reduce music piracy.
The problem is that these laws tend to be a step behind the latest innovations in music piracy. It is practically impossible for legislation to keep up with any kind of technology so music piracy is an issue that will persist for years to come. Governments can only do their best to limit music piracy and their campaign against pre-release music piracy is a step in the right direction.
The future of music piracy is more of the same. Governments can continue to crack down on certain programs and sites, but other innovators will continue to find loopholes and create new technology to keep music piracy alive. The main reason the illegal industry will continue to prosper is because of the high demand for free music. The majority of that demand comes from young consumers with a small source of disposable income, which will always drive them towards cheaper alternatives, in this case free.
I believe that if piracy were to ever be eliminated, it would have to be done by cutting down the demand for free music. Without demand, there is no incentive for individuals to create new programs that provide pirated music. However, the issue of eliminating demand is a very difficult one that will require millions of dollars and likely would not be undertaken by any government.
Referenced: Birmingham Post http://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.fiu.edu/hottopics/lnacademic/
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