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Right, but at the same time the ability to copy was restricted. That is what has changed, the cost to copying digital files is almost zero. The cost to copy ev
by mitchty 14y ago
Right, but at the same time the ability to copy was restricted.
That is what has changed, the cost to copying digital files is almost zero. The cost to copy even with a printing press is not nearly the same. In addition the equipment required can be regulated much easier. That too is almost impossible to do with computers.
- chc 14y agoBut that doesn't make a difference. It's like objecting to gun control legislation by saying, "Actually, guns are even more dangerous than you think." Copyright exists to counteract how easy it is to copy a creative work. The fact that it's even easier now just makes the original rational even stronger if you accept it in the first place.