It is, as it functions in the wild. However, main reason for copyright to exist is to give the creators some control over associations and ways of exploitation.

It is, as it functions in the wild. However, main reason for copyright to exist is to give the creators some control over associations and ways of exploitation. Repeating the examples I already posted in some previous discussion here: I don't want my painting being used for harmful product packaging. I don't want my music being used as a background for a political campaign or some hateful video. I don't want my literary characters being incorporated into some other work with a different narrative/vibe/whatever. Is there a better way to give the authors this kind of control which doesn't result in a dumpster fire of a system we live with?