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I am against patents, and I agree that by implication copyright is harmful too. I tend not to be an absolutist so am still considering my position on it, but I

• teddyh 13y ago
  Well then; Should copyright cease to exist, the GPL would have no power and would no longer have any meaning. But while copyright does exist, the GPL will continue to work against the imbalance of power copyright (and, lately, patents) create. If I may make a parable: Don’t hate the rebels for being violent; hate the oppressive state against which they rebel.
  • gress 13y ago
    The GPL doesn't work against the imbalance of power created by copyrights. It works to strengthen it by reducing the options for individual creators to make money from their efforts, and buttressing the power of established interests. But - you make a good point - a good reason to be against copyright is because abolishing it would defeat the GPL.