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Originally Posted by HansTWN
Exactly, the problem is that too many see IP theft as "basically nothing". Not worthy of any effort, while in reality the loss for society is tremendous. That is where education should come in, just like in Harry's drunk driving example.
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I concur that IP theft is wrong, but it is primarily a civil offense not a criminal. The loss is economical, not bodily harm. Counter measure need to be appropriate, not draconian. Those uploading IP material are the perpetrators, most downloaders are clueless teenagers (I know there are others as well). I believe that the sledgehammer should be brought to the uploaders, the screwdriver to the downloaders.