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Looking at let’s play, fan fiction, and straight up piracy, etc I don’t think most people agree with the current copyright system even slightly. Edit: On Hac
by Retric 2y ago
Looking at let’s play, fan fiction, and straight up piracy, etc I don’t think most people agree with the current copyright system even slightly.
Edit: On Hacker News more people upvote subscription bypass links in articles than downvote them.
- JumpCrisscross 2y ago> I don’t think most people agree with the current copyright system No. But most people don’t agree with the IA’s anything goes position either. I hate our system of copyright. But I can’t think of a better defence for it than pointing to the IA and saying is that what you really want? That authors can’t demand payment for their work?
- Retric 2y agoYou skipped the “even slightly” bit. Piracy is very much anything goes. People post “commentary streams” where someone else’s YouTube video or even whole movies are shown in their entirety and there’s basically zero backlash from millions of fans. From what I can see the vast majority of Americans take no issue with what IA did.
- JumpCrisscross 2y ago> what I can see the vast majority of Americans take no issue with what IA did Because nobody noticed outside a narrow slice of tech and media. When people are polled on copyright, no copyright is never more than a niche.
- Retric 2y agoRevealed preferences say otherwise. If the general public shoplifted as frequently as they pirated content convince stores wouldn’t exist. Most people respect private property on some level, but copyright just doesn’t get that same respect.
- JumpCrisscross 2y ago> Revealed preferences say otherwise I’ve pirated content. That doesn’t mean I believe copyright should be eliminated. There is widespread dissatisfaction with our current system of copyright. That doesn’t imply support for abolishment.
- dotancohen 2y ago> I don’t think most people agree with the current copyright system even slightly. Vocal people do not agree with current copyright. Don't confuse that for the majority - on any issue.
- Retric 2y agoThe #1 streaming service in the US is piracy and it’s still growing. That’s the silent majority.
- JumpCrisscross 2y ago> #1 streaming service in the US is piracy Not doubting you. But do you have a source?
- dotancohen 2y agoThat is far more likely to be a financial consideration than a stance on copyright.
- Retric 2y agoYouTube and many other options are free. I have trouble accepting the idea that someone would actually compromise on something they feel is important for a slightly wider number of options. Personally I don’t pirate movies, games, shows, etc or pay for such content.
- skeaker 2y agoActions speak louder than words.