Victory Records

A number of people are pushing this Victory Records story. And claiming it is huge news suppressed by whomever it is the suppresses such things. I will admit that the article is really fucking long and I lost interest about a page and a half in. It wasn't very well-written. Now I think that record companies should act right, all record labels. And I don't think this company should receive more flack because they are an "indie label." And maybe I would care more if I liked any of the band on the label. But I figured I will share the story. If you care, then good. Don't buy their records. I already don't. But this is like all things, I don't think it will make a difference.
Suicide Girls and American Apparel are frequently attacked for management's practices. But that doesn't stop indie people from purchasing what they're selling. I will honestly admit that I like Suicide Girls (I talk occasionally with Morgan) and I own American Apparel clothing. I hear you should actually buy from Alternative Apparel, but there is an American Apparel around here and I know what size I wear so it is easy. And that is the thing, people are going to do what is easiest. That is why everyone knows Wal-Mart is horrible, but shops their anyway. I don't shop at Wal-Mart for a myriad of reasons, including the corporate reputation. I do shop at American Apparel because I don't care that the founder is a pervert and that the ads are borderline pornography. I know that sounds bad, but I really don't. I think that if the girls feel exploited, they should do something about it (and be supported in doing so), but I also think that American society is so puritanical that we need more ads promoting sex. People need to be desensitized. It's just sex. People are desensitized to violence, which is far worse in my opinion. I would love opinions on this and if I am wrong or taking something too lightly, tell me. My opinions are not steadfast. So let me know, send me links, let's be friends.