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That would give a case for a stronger copyright, but not a longer copyright. I would imagine that any 18th century competitor would be able to set up their pri

That would give a case for a stronger copyright, but not a longer copyright. I would imagine that any 18th century competitor would be able to set up their printing presses within a year at the most. Currently, with 21st century scanning and printing, it could be done effectively immediately. Therefore, the only difference between the situations is within that first year. Certainly, this argument suggests that copyright should be strengthened relative to its 18th century form. However, this strengthening should not be in lengthening copyright terms, as the only difference is within the first year, which is covered under either copyright term. I am not arguing for an elimination of copyright. It is necessary as a starting incentive. However, in its current form, the length is far too long.

incompatible 12y ago
How would you suggest strengthening copyright? Penalties are already draconian in some cases. Should there be universal Internet surveillance and the dispatch of a SWAT team at the first sign of any violation?
- Dylan16807 12y ago
  The theoretical method of strengthening doesn't matter. And it's not vs. current law; current law is already stronger. The important thing is that lengthening is not appropriate.
- throwawaykf05 12y ago
  > Should there be universal Internet surveillance and the dispatch of a SWAT team at the first sign of any violation? This is not possible, which is precisely why > Penalties are already draconian in some cases. This is probably also why the simplest way of strengthening copyright in the Internet era is by lengthening terms. Most other alternatives would infringe too much on personal privacies.
- kalleboo 12y ago
  In the law, copyright has already been strengthened quite a lot. From here the only way to strengthen copyright is to increase public support of it. Shortening terms to something reasonable could help.

incompatible 12y ago

How would you suggest strengthening copyright? Penalties are already draconian in some cases. Should there be universal Internet surveillance and the dispatch of a SWAT team at the first sign of any violation?

Dylan16807 12y ago
The theoretical method of strengthening doesn't matter. And it's not vs. current law; current law is already stronger. The important thing is that lengthening is not appropriate.
throwawaykf05 12y ago
> Should there be universal Internet surveillance and the dispatch of a SWAT team at the first sign of any violation? This is not possible, which is precisely why > Penalties are already draconian in some cases. This is probably also why the simplest way of strengthening copyright in the Internet era is by lengthening terms. Most other alternatives would infringe too much on personal privacies.
kalleboo 12y ago
In the law, copyright has already been strengthened quite a lot. From here the only way to strengthen copyright is to increase public support of it. Shortening terms to something reasonable could help.