...band that had "please copy this cd and distribute it freely"

This brings to mind a dichotomy I have a hard time resolving.

The record companies and artists devote a considerable amount of time and money towards getting their music played on the radio, because they want people to hear it for free.

The record companies and artists devote a considerable amount of time and money towards keeping their music off of the internet, in order to prevent people hearing it for free.

Is there some subtle logic I am missing here?

tanstaafl.