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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy
I have a few books from the early 1900's that are almost pristine and I have some 2000's books that look like they have been through a wringer washer a few times.
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Yes, the anecdote complete makes the counter point.
Seriously, folks. Put yourself in the producer's position. How much labor and materials do you put into making a car? And the second, third and 10,00th "copies" of that car.
Does that compare to copying a digital file? You know...as in a real "copy", something you can't even do with a physical object.
Just imagine if you COULD copy your car. Who'd buy a car when they could get one for free from "Fred". Fred is the guy who bought the car. Fred made copies just for his friends and family. But you know....it's a CAR!
So the friends and family have other friends and other family. And before too long some "cars should be free" nut puts an infinite supply of copies of that car on the internet.
Nobody would make the first car under that scenario.