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Originally Posted by vaughnmr
Now I can finally understand the ACTA and all other efforts to combat piracy. It's a lot easier for them to take actions against the "pirates" than to address the problems with publisher-author contracts/global internet purchases/geo restrictions. And they can also make themselves look like saints in the process, even possibly make money in the courts from lawsuits that are in some cases possible because of their own actions. What a wonderful business model.
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Whether it is serendipity or a deliberate decision, there are a few entertainment products that have made more money through court action than they did through traditional sales. Porn companies are particularly litigious, but more mainstream entertainment companies are at it too now.