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I'm very much against modern IP/Copyright. But calling that barbaric is absurd hyperbole. It casts people wanting copyright reform as fringe extremists. When w
by njharman 11y ago
I'm very much against modern IP/Copyright.
But calling that barbaric is absurd hyperbole. It casts people wanting copyright reform as fringe extremists. When when I explain how much copyrights actually cover, for how long, and the extreme penalties for violations most people can't believe it (many don't, it's too absurd and conflicts with their property and profits world view. similar to how you can't convince a climate denier with facts). But, if they do, they realize that MPAA, RIAA, et al are the fringe extremists.
- phlakaton 11y agoThey're fringe extremists who are nevertheless the appointed representatives of vast numbers of artists, producers, and heavily-monied interests. We're a bunch of angry people. I have no problem with people expressing the outrage of the situation in strong language. (That being said, I too am an artist and sympathize with their plight. I wouldn't like some of you do away with copyright outright. But these laws as written are shackles and chains on our artists and culture as well.)