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We are rapidly approaching the point where all intellectual activity by men of average means is likely infringement of some kind or another on corporate "proper
by noonespecial 15y ago
We are rapidly approaching the point where all intellectual activity by men of average means is likely infringement of some kind or another on corporate "property". Only the rich can create. Right to read? Heh. Right to think.
Edit: Perhaps I should have said "Right to write." The return of read only culture with an ugly vindictive vengeance. I just didn't like the homophone. (Plus "write" didn't quite cover stupid patents, ridiculous trade marks, and silly copyright claims all together.)
- sliverstorm 15y agoThat tin hat of yours comfortable? Asserting that the government is going to make thinking illegal makes regular ol 2012 alarmists look good in comparison.
- noonespecial 15y agoNot illegal. Infringement. As in you do your damndest to clear every right and follow every legal precedent in making your neat little 8 bit music tribute (that you had no intent to even profit from) and some rich asshole can call it infringement anyway and steal just about everything you've got because you can't afford a "defense". The system has (d)evolved to exclude you from participating in it completely unless you're already a wealthy player. And yeah, my hat is damn comfy. Its top of the line.