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The copyright gives RIGHTS to content creators. There are no obligations for content creators other than to have created the work. It is their RIGHT to have sole discretion over the use of their work, minus a few specified exceptions such as libraries.
The notion that folks should be able to infringe someone else's rights in a "sue me if you don't like it" mentality is screwed up.
In due time the rights will expire. THEN folks can have at it. And yes, "due time" is a matter of opinion, but we are talking law, not opinion. And yes, laws change -- but I'd not advocate for your view of "take what you want until someone sues you".
Again, I must say, this is a FANTASTIC dialogue between the two of you that SHOULD have it's own thread so that others not attracted to the thread title, may benefit.
Lee
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