What Would You Pay If You Didn’t Have To Pay At All?

In the days since Radiohead released its new album for download under a pay-what-you-want policy, the band’s fans have been participating in what amounts to a fascinating study in consumer behavior. “Each donation is a sort of commentary: on the nature of fandom and band loyalty, on the indier-than-thou current rock scene, and on the worth of buying — not sampling or stealing — new music.”