I have to agree with Lessig, why use a pejorative term to brand yourself? We on HN know what they stand for and what the problems are with IP and copyrights. We

I have to agree with Lessig, why use a pejorative term to brand yourself? We on HN know what they stand for and what the problems are with IP and copyrights. We can see past the emotions brought up from the word pirate; but can the general populace? I think they chose that as a FU to the companies calling them Pirates, but I feel they played a bit into the MPAA's hands with that one; the name may end up hurting them more than helping them. (The Tea Party on the other hand, chose the perfect name for their movement, even if the group itself has been co-opted by more powerful, malignant forces)