Facebook said that users can purchase music via the Facebook Gift Shop.
Not to be outdone by Google's recent semi-revelation, Facebook announced yesterday that it too will "sell" music through the Facebook Gift Shop. Loaded into the store's new "Music and MP3s" section, this new service--like Google's upcoming offering--will also be powered by Lala.com. Facebook said that over 8 million songs will be available for purchase, including those from Beyonce, the Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Imogen Heap and even Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Facebook's online store works on credits. Using a major credit card, shoppers purchase credits for 10 cents each, and can be used for virtual and physical goods sold online by the social website. The store will charge 1 credit for each web song--those that can be heard online but not downloaded--whereas full, downloadable, DRM-free songs will cost 9 credits each.
Facebook said that shoppers will have the option of sending songs as a gift. Those that receive the songs--whether web-based or MP3s--can play them from their Facebook News Feed and wall "as frequently as they like." The music can also be heard through Lala.com using an existing account, or by way of Facebook Connect. Additionally, those who receive MP3s can download the files directly onto their PC.
"Other people who are able to see the music gift will only be able to play the song in full once, after which they will be able to play a 30-second clip," Facebook said.
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Who would buy a song to listen to it online when there are PLENTY of other free online music holders that allow you to listen to music for free while not being able to download it.
Facebook just gets suckier doesn't it.
Who would buy a song to listen to it online when there are PLENTY of other free online music holders that allow you to listen to music for free while not being able to download it.
who buys music anymore?
What makes this even stupider is that is uses a credit/point system when purchasing and not a dollar amount.
What makes this even stupider is that is uses a credit/point system when purchasing and not a dollar amount.
It's to make sure that you buy more than the single song that you want. They will probably sell packages of 100, 200, etc. points. So, if you want to buy 10 songs at 9 points each, you'll be left with 10 unspent points. What are you gonna do? Purchase another package because you don't want to let these points go to waste.
Sad thing is people are dumb enough for this to actually work out well for facebook
Facebook is getting worse! And now there going to sell music. Why don't they just be myspace then. Whose going to buy music from them? Retards...that's who.
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These comments seem to be from consumers instead of artists. How can artists survive unless SOMEONE buys their music!