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"Intellectual property rights is a concept made by greedy proprietors to build monopolies..." If you had created anything other than internet forum opinions in

"Intellectual property rights is a concept made by greedy proprietors to build monopolies..." If you had created anything other than internet forum opinions in your life you'd have a different perspective.

331c8c71 4y ago
It's a bullshit umbrella term anyway. There's copyright and there are patents/trade secrets. + trademarks. Ain't no "property"
sam_lowry_ 4y ago
It is no secret that the majority of creators get close to nothing out of their copyrighted works.
Eisenstein 4y ago
Do you often ascribe incompetency or stupidity to people who disagree with you? If so, you should stop because it doesn't help your argument -- it makes you sound like a dismissive egoist who doesn't believe anyone who doesn't share the same values is qualified to have an opinion. It might make you feel better about your own stances but it certainly doesn't make others not inclined to a elitist disposition take you seriously.
- lukebitts 4y ago
  Did you really explain the concept of an insult to them? Do you really believe they did it without knowing what they were doing?
  - Eisenstein 4y ago
    > Did you really explain the concept of an insult to them? Yes. > Do you really believe they did it without knowing what they were doing? Of course not, but I also believe they thought it would be more effective at making their point than it was. It is tough to respond to something that is crass and meant to be offensive without resorting to the same, so by using the 'annoyed teacher' style I can get my point across without crossing the line to snark or contemptuousness.
    - lukebitts 4y ago
      > I also believe they thought it would be more effective at making their point than it was. I see. I suppose this is where we differ, I'm sure they don't care about making a point at all.
franciscop 4y ago
My open source software is downloaded millions of times per year, so I do think I qualify as "have created something people value". That's not an argument though, it's an ad-hominem from someone without an argument, so please try giving arguments.

331c8c71 4y ago

It's a bullshit umbrella term anyway. There's copyright and there are patents/trade secrets. + trademarks. Ain't no "property"

sam_lowry_ 4y ago

It is no secret that the majority of creators get close to nothing out of their copyrighted works.

Eisenstein 4y ago

Do you often ascribe incompetency or stupidity to people who disagree with you? If so, you should stop because it doesn't help your argument -- it makes you sound like a dismissive egoist who doesn't believe anyone who doesn't share the same values is qualified to have an opinion. It might make you feel better about your own stances but it certainly doesn't make others not inclined to a elitist disposition take you seriously.

lukebitts 4y ago
Did you really explain the concept of an insult to them? Do you really believe they did it without knowing what they were doing?
- Eisenstein 4y ago
  > Did you really explain the concept of an insult to them? Yes. > Do you really believe they did it without knowing what they were doing? Of course not, but I also believe they thought it would be more effective at making their point than it was. It is tough to respond to something that is crass and meant to be offensive without resorting to the same, so by using the 'annoyed teacher' style I can get my point across without crossing the line to snark or contemptuousness.
  - lukebitts 4y ago
    > I also believe they thought it would be more effective at making their point than it was. I see. I suppose this is where we differ, I'm sure they don't care about making a point at all.

franciscop 4y ago

My open source software is downloaded millions of times per year, so I do think I qualify as "have created something people value". That's not an argument though, it's an ad-hominem from someone without an argument, so please try giving arguments.