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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward
And the issue at hand is when should that copyright lapse....
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Precisely.
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While it exists, it can be treated as property, ever though technically it's not.
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Yes, and while you can debate whether it is technically property, it
can be treated as such while it exists, which is why I refer to it as property. As mentioned, property implies ownership and control, and copyright grants both to the rights holder for the duration of the copyright.
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But how long should it exist? Remember, this monopoly was granted for the public's long term benefit, not to provide a social welfare policy for creators and their families. (Or to immortal corporations...)
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I'm in favor of a shorter rather than a longer term. I'd like Life+25 years. I can live with Life+50 years. I'm opposed to greater lengths.
The greater lengths being pushed for largely
are for the benefit of "immortal corporations", and wind up affecting individuals as a side effect.
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Dennis