> If there are no IP protections, why would I write a novel? Why did you write this comment? Anyone can copy it for free without paying you a penny! Even if a

> If there are no IP protections, why would I write a novel? Why did you write this comment? Anyone can copy it for free without paying you a penny! Even if authors had zero chance of making money on books they would continue to write them because they have something to say and writing is what they love. Fewer people might become full time authors, but books would continue to be made. There would always be artists who would continue to paint and musicians who would continue to write songs even if they could never make a single cent on their work too. Not everyone gets fulfillment only when they are paid money. Many artists are perfectly happy just knowing people enjoy their works and want to share them with others. Some artists even encourage the free sharing of their works.