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> Rent-seeking is when a third party uses force to claim profit from an agreement they're not actually party to. The agreement is between you and the law in mo
by rangibaby 6y ago
> Rent-seeking is when a third party uses force to claim profit from an agreement they're not actually party to.
The agreement is between you and the law in most countries, which says that typefaces are exempt from copyright. The third party are foundries who license fonts to you and charge you more based on how popular your website is.
- colonwqbang 6y agoA typeface is an artistic work and as such is certainly covered by copyright in "most countries". If they were not then why would license agreements even be a thing. If you don't wish to agree to the license terms of a particular typeface, you have the option to choose another typeface instead. This includes the myriad free typefaces that exist today. If you buy something from me or strike a license agreement with me, I'm not a "third party" to that transaction.
- rangibaby 6y agoThere is literally an exception in US and other countries’ copyright law just for typefaces. > If they were not then why would license agreements even be a thing. We could make a license agreement that you pay me per breathe of air you take. It’s not my fault if you sign that.