Spotify audio r*pper

[kbj149]

I wont use the name of it because I dont want it promoted but there is a r*pper out there for the Mac and it pulls all your playlist (drag and drop), album, single or whatever then converts it into mp3/others for distribution.

This is not good.

This could be the death of Spotify if subscriptions suffer.  Again, I dont want to use the name of the app but if Spotify wants to contact me, I would be happy to link them up.  Its very good software, in that it does exactly what it says on the tin but I really think it shouldnt be available.  Its just not good for music creators, it effectively allows people to steal music through a legitimate free or paid account, then distribute.  A pal of mine hasn't used the paid service because he just r*ps all music for free from Spotify and then puts onto his iPod/mp3 player, so thats no sub and no digital purchases, vinyl or whatever for new albums or singles.

Also there is another h*ack using Spotify free on the desktop using a very well known plug in that blocks all the ads, effectively making it free albeit without the premimum connectivity - why haven't Spotify looked at this?

I don't usually get into these type of things but as someone who is interested in making music, I can't watch the industry eating itself with 3rd party apps that surely infringe.

[Maxim]

Hey @kbj149,

I'd recommend reaching out to the Spotify Support Team about this because I can't get it reported without knowing the name 🙂

Contact form: https://support.spotify.com/contact-spotify-support/?contact
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpotifyCares/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spotifycares

If you get an automated reply email telling you to check the Knowledgebase or the Spotify Community, you need to reply back to it, even if it's from a no-reply address. Spotify Support usually replies within 24-48 hours.

Thanks!

[kbj149]

Ok, thanks.  I can't determine from that link which option to choose, I seem to only end up being pushed to the Community or Knowledgebase.  If you email me at [redacted], I'll reply with the name of the software and link to it - how's that?

[Maxim · Accepted solution]

Just choose something related to technical issue or account.

If you get an automated reply email telling you to check the Knowledgebase or the Spotify Community, you need to reply back to it, even if it's from a no-reply address. Spotify Support usually replies within 24-48 hours.

Also, i've redacted your email address to protect your privacy.

[kbj149]

Ok, got it - understood.

I found it and sent a copy of my post, along with a link to the original made here in the Community.

Thanks for your help on this.