| >Like if they make their own doodad, after seeing mine? Copying bits verbatim is not "making" anything. Also we are now conflating patents and copyright, but... >A society that sets itself up such that people who do something first are entitled to become rent-seekers for all eternity is dysfunctional. That may be a valid concern in theory, but current and historical evidence overwhelmingly prove this wrong. The most technical innovation has been happening in countries with stronger IP laws, as opposed to, say BRIC. It's not a coincidence. >If I were to guess, you have not "cultivated that idea" because you've never created something that people found useful... Way to quote incompletely. Also, nice dodge. Have you created something valuable only to have it ripped off? >Yeh. You'd like to believe that, because it's easier to see me as some filthy thief than as someone whose ideas might be correct. The former lets you just call me names and move on, the latter would mean changing your mind and thinking about issues like this critically. Conversely it's easier for you to rationalize your piracy than to acknowledge that your actions could be harmful. I have no stake in this issue, since my livelihood does not depend on copyright. I have been thinking critically and looking at the evidence. Have you? |