Web sites like Napster that allow free downloading of songs and movies illustrate the "tragedy of the commons" because pursuit of self-interest only destroys societal interest.

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In the Napster case, the tragedy that would result if all people were to steal digital media would be the disappearance of music, movie, and book companies as creative people decided there was no point in working hard to produce original songs, stories, and so on.
Author: Napster is, and has been for quite a few years now, a legitimate company with legal downloads and streaming. I don't know whether this is serious enough to be libelous, but I wouldn't want to take the chance. Please reword.

Web Sites Like Napster That Allow Free Downloading of Songs