What I mean Pete is kids downloading music will be detrimental as they won't absorb it in the same way. I can see how it would be handy to a true music lover to access a greater scope but if you take away the musical apprenticeship at the key time, ie 10-16, then you're left with nothing.
I was at a music festival last year and we saw Carl Cox play a old school house set. Not a record in sight. I was genuinely surprised. Surely someone like that would have the vinyl bug and stay true to their roots?
Convenience is king it seems.