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Did I miss something about what the term "internet piracy" means? From TFA: > "We expect that this ruling will end the internet piracy and overcharging perpetr
by steelframe 2y ago
Did I miss something about what the term "internet piracy" means? From TFA:
> "We expect that this ruling will end the internet piracy and overcharging perpetrated on both airlines and other travel companies and consumers by the unlawful activity of OTA (online travel agent) Pirates," Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary said.
I thought piracy was distributing unauthorized copies of things like music and videos. Wouldn't booking.com's actions be closer to unauthorized ticket brokering?
I guess if you want to demonize someone for doing something you don't like it sounds worse to be labeled a "pirate" than an "unauthorized broker."