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Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Post by estel » Wed, May 04, 2011, 9:21 AM UTC

qq66 wrote: post #6

ThomPete wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I know this is your choice. But seriously. Why not pay for such a great service? Why quible over such a low price? You might be different than most people. But paying 20USD for a couple of bears and drinks is nothing yet when it comes to pay for music ad libitum people suddenly become very aware of their money. I am not casting any blame, just interested in why people rationalize like that.

He was paying for mobile access. If mobile access is now free, that means he is donating $20 to Spotify if he keeps paying. The question turns into, "Why is Spotify more worthy than any other organization, for-profit or non-profit, of my $20 donation?"

Well, given the other restrictions that Spotify imposed this month on the Free Spotify accounts, I can't see myself limiting myself to those restrictions any time soon, hence why I'm Premium.

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Post by joesb » Wed, May 04, 2011, 9:25 AM UTC

ThomPete wrote: post #7

qq66 wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

He was paying for mobile access. If mobile access is now free, that means he is donating $20 to Spotify if he keeps paying. The question turns into, "Why is Spotify more worthy than any other organization, for-profit or non-profit, of my $20 donation?"

Because of the value they provide you?

Personally, I don't want to blur the line between paying and donating.

If you want to make business out of something, price it. I'm not going to "donate" if you are not some non-profit charity organization. But I'll gladly "pay" the same amount.

Business accepting donation feels like a convenient way for them to deny responsibility because, they didn't sell me anything, even if socially people will tell me to "donate".

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Post by sleepyhead » Wed, May 04, 2011, 9:50 AM UTC

qq66 wrote: post #6

ThomPete wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I know this is your choice. But seriously. Why not pay for such a great service? Why quible over such a low price? You might be different than most people. But paying 20USD for a couple of bears and drinks is nothing yet when it comes to pay for music ad libitum people suddenly become very aware of their money. I am not casting any blame, just interested in why people rationalize like that.

He was paying for mobile access. If mobile access is now free, that means he is donating $20 to Spotify if he keeps paying. The question turns into, "Why is Spotify more worthy than any other organization, for-profit or non-profit, of my $20 donation?"

Mobile access is not free. It is only a player for music you have bought.

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Post by Torkel » Wed, May 04, 2011, 9:52 AM UTC

ThomPete wrote: post #3

balac wrote: post #2

What's interesting is that now the mobile apps are available for free users, I'm sorry to say that they are going to lose I little of my money as this was my primary reason for paying for spotify.

I know this is your choice. But seriously. Why not pay for such a great service? Why quible over such a low price? You might be different than most people. But paying 20USD for a couple of bears and drinks is nothing yet when it comes to pay for music ad libitum people suddenly become very aware of their money. I am not casting any blame, just interested in why people rationalize like that.

"paying 20USD for a couple of bears and drinks is nothing yet when it comes to pay for music"

One geek, two bears and lots of drinks - what a sight :)

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Post by ThomPete » Wed, May 04, 2011, 10:02 AM UTC

Torkel wrote: post #24

ThomPete wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I know this is your choice. But seriously. Why not pay for such a great service? Why quible over such a low price? You might be different than most people. But paying 20USD for a couple of bears and drinks is nothing yet when it comes to pay for music ad libitum people suddenly become very aware of their money. I am not casting any blame, just interested in why people rationalize like that.

"paying 20USD for a couple of bears and drinks is nothing yet when it comes to pay for music" One geek, two bears and lots of drinks - what a sight :)

ha ha beers!

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Post by balac » Wed, May 04, 2011, 10:10 AM UTC

michael_dorfman wrote: post #4

balac wrote: post #2

What's interesting is that now the mobile apps are available for free users, I'm sorry to say that they are going to lose I little of my money as this was my primary reason for paying for spotify.

Ah, but remember that the free version now only allows you to play each song five times per month. I'm delighted with Spotify Premium, and will gladly go on paying for it.

That's a valid point, last time I used the free account this restriction was not there. This kind of limit makes the free account feel more like a trial account, maybe they won't lose my money after all...

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Post by JCB_K » Wed, May 04, 2011, 10:34 AM UTC

Spotify seems to really focus on playlists in their marketing, but I don't see people around me using them that much. They just see Spotify as their iTunes catalogue, but just with a lot more music in it.

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Post by lordmatty » Wed, May 04, 2011, 11:01 AM UTC

Is this officially licensed from Apple? If not..how long will Apple let it stand?

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Post by hokkos » Wed, May 04, 2011, 11:49 AM UTC

JCB_K wrote: post #27

Spotify seems to really focus on playlists in their marketing, but I don't see people around me using them that much. They just see Spotify as their iTunes catalogue, but just with a lot more music in it.

Playlists are horrible, Spotify still lack a Genre > Artist > Album view.

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Post by Qerub » Wed, May 04, 2011, 12:39 PM UTC

hokkos wrote: post #29

JCB_K wrote: post #27

Spotify seems to really focus on playlists in their marketing, but I don't see people around me using them that much. They just see Spotify as their iTunes catalogue, but just with a lot more music in it.

Playlists are horrible, Spotify still lack a Genre > Artist > Album view.

I agree completely. This is the main issue that keeps me using iTunes even though I'm a Spotify Premium subscriber. Somebody added a ticket about this on Spotify's Get Satisfaction page: http://getsatisfaction.com/spotify/topics/more_advanced_libr... -- let's go there and vote/like! :)