> why we feel it's OK to pirate news articles, but not other IP. Because those who own & produce such news articles asked to make them different. People listen

> why we feel it's OK to pirate news articles, but not other IP. Because those who own & produce such news articles asked to make them different. People listened and accepted their requests. When you make a TV show or a video game, you don't get any protection from the Geneva Conventions and a long list of other international treaties for your rights on stuff other than the content you are producing. The same can't be said when you are producing news.