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The use of "pirate" for copyright infringement goes back to at least the 19th century and was originally used of books. By the time taping off radio started, th
by OfSanguineFire 3y ago
The use of "pirate" for copyright infringement goes back to at least the 19th century and was originally used of books. By the time taping off radio started, the term was already well entrenched.
- chongli 3y agoThis is especially weird because there’s another usage of pirate in the form of “pirate radio.” This refers to radio stations that broadcast illegally, without a license. They also have a kind of swashbuckling reputation!
- alibarber 3y agoIn the strictest sense the didn't broadcast illegally because they were at sea outside of the jurisdiction of any country.
- tetris11 3y agoNo doubt, Radio Caroline and Radio London both operated offshore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Caroline https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Caroline
- fluoridation 3y agoApparently this usage goes at least as far back as the 18th century! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_infringement#%22Piracy%22 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_infringement#%22Pira...