"The false idea that you can’t steal copies" alright semantics, semantics. Breach of copyright clearly has negative consequences for the copyright holder. Wheth

"The false idea that you can’t steal copies" alright semantics, semantics. Breach of copyright clearly has negative consequences for the copyright holder. Whether that is because the copyright holder is then being stripped of control, or because the copyright holder simply is no longer allowed to strip others of their control, is up for debate. I hold that the latter is more true. Copyright is a service that is provided so that you can continue to remotely exert control over something that is no longer in your possession. The fact that you are allowed to control what I do with the thoughts in my brain, and control what I do with what I have legally bought from you, is a temporary favor to incite you to create cool stuff. And yes, simply selling something at a lower cost/it being free provides value to the people. People will gain access to the media in the most convenient way possible, and spending as little of their money as possible. That's value. Don't forget, due to the competition it will be a race to the bottom in terms of price. Nobody is going to get rich just off of your creation. The major benefactors will be the buyers, not the sellers.