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HansTWN · 11-15-2011, 09:56 PM

But aren't we making a big assumption that the majority of the public agrees with us that the lengths of copyright terms are too long? I would venture a guess that the vast majority don't really care and are fine with the extensions. In that case it would be democratic, whether we like it or not.

Anyway, in no case should problems with copyright law be used to justify online file sharing. That should be something for a separate discussion. Two wrongs don't make it right.

11-15-2011, 09:56 PM	#126
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	But aren't we making a big assumption that the majority of the public agrees with us that the lengths of copyright terms are too long? I would venture a guess that the vast majority don't really care and are fine with the extensions. In that case it would be democratic, whether we like it or not. Anyway, in no case should problems with copyright law be used to justify online file sharing. That should be something for a separate discussion. Two wrongs don't make it right. Last edited by HansTWN; 11-15-2011 at 09:59 PM.