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by gmerc 1016 days ago
Uhm. Look at content owners vs artists right now - look SAG strike and the insane employer proposal.

The idea that copyright won’t backfired badly and freeze future generations into paying rent is ludicrous.

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Hey just noticed this reply, can you tell me more about the future you see? And any way to avoid it? I agree that things are tending towards no one owning anything, having to pay a subscription to access our own cultural heritage. Should we fight the trend by mere pirating? If we abolish intellectual property altogether, are we just returning to pre-industrial arts, such that only the rich see any enjoyment of art that is made just for them? (actually I don't know how art worked in the past, any pointers would be much appreciated)