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Wow that was an absolutely disgusting read. I don't like piracy, but the make the logical leap from piracy (which they see as a problem of enforcement of laws
by alexhaefner 15y ago
Wow that was an absolutely disgusting read. I don't like piracy, but the make the logical leap from piracy (which they see as a problem of enforcement of laws rather than a matter of distribution) to a loss of jobs that is particularly bizarre.
Also I have no idea what they mean when they say they are innovative. This is a mish mash of 'jobs' and 'thieves' and
'innovation' all over the place, tastelessly.
I guess I just get annoyed when institutions or industries make arguments for their relevance through legislation. They mention the status quo, but entertainment wants to hold onto a status quo where entertainment is a highly profitable industry, and they're willing to try and do it by creating legislation. Good artists are always going to prevail, but shitty business models don't need to be protected.
- Delmania 15y agoThat's just standard boilerplate logic thrown in to justify an controversial position. Essentially, you come up with something (usually that enacts more control over people), and then claim it will "protect jobs" and "foster innovation", and then move on.
- Vivtek 15y agoAlso, not doing it will harm children.