I'd be ecstatic if I saw that 1700 people from one site alone were downloading my record. I'd try to find out where they come from and plan my tour around that. Maybe even post a note in the forum for the site thanking people for the interest and pointing them to a place of purchase and ask for their support. It's all about exploiting the new system. Not that I don't see your point Blane, I just think artists will get stuck in the past if they harp over it.