Well i can't say i've spent 8000e in parties but i've supported almost all artists by going to their gigs and paying rediculous prices in entrance fees...! As moni said this doesn't justifying the d/l thing but it's a big support to the artists, especially some years back, when gms were just kids starting their career, twisted guys were not god entities yet etc...!
I'm no saint, i know, i'm also guilty for d/l music, but i believe i've also supported artists in my own way.....