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why limit it to books or other creative creations - if you buy a house, you get exclusive use for 20 years - after that, other people just get to move into the
by ejb999 5y ago
why limit it to books or other creative creations - if you buy a house, you get exclusive use for 20 years - after that, other people just get to move into the unused bedrooms - after all, your kids are probably grown by now and you don't need them anymore.
How is this different - why should I be entitled to get, for free, something someone else created and owns.
- Dylan16807 5y agoIf you build a house, other people can copy it after 20 years. Suddenly it doesn't sound unreasonable at all. > something someone else created and owns The way someone should "own" an idea is exactly what's being disputed...
- cogman10 5y agoBecause we are talking about the ability to copy or mimic things when talking about IP/patent laws. We are not talking about physical goods, but instead ideas. It's a crime to steal someone's bible even though the bible texts are (largely) in public domain. It is not the same to compare a thing to a concept. I can copy someone's bitcoin hash all day long, but I don't own that hash simply be copying it into a text document. Same principle. Anyone should be able to write and sell a story about Superman or Mickey.
- Matumio 5y agoOh no, you are now required to watch this damned cartoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeTybKL1pM4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeTybKL1pM4 (A one minute ELI5 explanation about the difference between physical and intellectual property.)
- kolinko 5y agoWith property it kind of works this way, via property tax. You can see property tax as the government taking a small percentage of your property every year, and you buying it back.