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Originally Posted by CyGuy
Or if the replicator from Star Trek were a reality: If I make an exact copy of his loaf of bread but he still has his original loaf then nothing was stolen. If I attempt to sell my replicator versions of the bread, then the baker has a valid complaint. If I keep the bread within my own home then it is beyond the scope of the baker (or anyone else) to decide whether I have committed any crimes or broken any laws. This is what seems to be lost on so many. A limited copyright (like 10 years) is okay with me but it does not extend to the walls of my home unless it can be proven I am selling the item for profit...
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Replicating something for your own use such as a loaf of bread or a piece of vintage furniture or a solid gold statuette, does bring you a gain in that you don't spend money for the item so have more money at your disposal.
And what happens when you die. Do all items still stay within your home.
It is kind of like saying if I invite someone to dinner and I mug him it is okay because I did it at home. Not the same on many levels but just because you did it at home and kept it at home does not afford any moral or legal justification for any actions.
In todays world your home can be taken away from you if you allow it to fall into extreme disrepair or use it as a base for criminal activities.
Just saying.
Helen