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[-] tofu@lemmy.nocturnal.garden 10 points 1 year ago

I mean there's a whole block on this:

Lidarr is just a tool. Like any tool, it can be misused. Yes, people could point it at less-than-legal sources. No, I'm not telling you to do that. If you want to support artists, buy their work. If you don't, don't pretend Spotify streams are "support."

Important Note: Always ensure you're obtaining music through legal channels such as:

  • Digital purchases (Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, etc.)
  • Ripping CDs you've purchased
  • Free legal downloads offered by artists
  • Music available under Creative Commons licenses

And yes, I'll use this with my existing, mostly legally obtained, music collection. I don't mind the pirate stack though, it's far easier to just download the album than ripping your vinyl and tapes.

this post was submitted on 09 Sep 2025
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