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Originally Posted by ZodWallop
Yeah, but I do see a distinction between stealing something that is already available and something that is otherwise unavailable.
Does Lee Gruenfeld make any more money off of you buying a used book from Abebooks than he does off of someone else downloading an amateur scan?
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The author has already got his share off the paper copy. He gets absolutely nothing from a stolen copy.
How about if I felt entitled to your house? Should I be able to just take it?
Other than the monetary value, please explain the difference between stealing an ebook and stealing a house.