[SlowToady]

Yes, an email address was required to download. The system is kinda flawed though: if you download it to see if it's worth paying for, listen to it, and decide it is, then you have to sign up with another email address to pay for it! The system was programmed to only allow one download per unique email addy. I wonder how many people didn't realize that, or don't have a 2nd email addy to sign up again and donate. Shouldn't have to make people work to donate to you!

Also, the site design is pretty bad for that kinda thing...wonder if that lost them any sales?

Live and learn...hopefully they do. Good for them.

Originally Posted by craigster59

Were they able to obtain the e-mail addresses of everyone who purchased the album? I would imagine that would be worth a few $$ alone, knowing who your fan base is and being able to market directly and accordingly in the future. Maybe offer bonus songs later for free, or pre-order of tickets to upcoming concerts. Talk about eliminating the "middle man".

At least it's better than a Walmart "exclusive" ala The Eagles..