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Originally Posted by tompe
That does not follow at all. There are alternative business models. Please think better on the implications of statements!
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Sure, in theory. And maybe someday that will be settled out.
But for now, writing a book takes many hundreds of hours. Authors must be compensated for that time. Copyright is a way of reflecting that notion--the author can control under what terms each copy of that story can be sold and distributed. (At least until the purchaser resells it.)
Take away that protection, e.g. "I'll just make unauthorized free copies and let the author figure out an alternative business model" is, to me, a cop-out. I believe it
is stealing, whether or not one wants to admit it.
Take away the livelihood of authors and most will be forced to go do something else for a living. Some very good books will never get written.
The only books being written will be those wealthy individuals who have the means to create without financial considerations...or individuals who find a sponsor or patron to pay them.
Some possible examples:
"BioEngineered Plants are Good for You," presented by Monsanto
"War is Fun and other tales" presented by Blackwater
"Housing Prices Will Always Go Up," presented by Countrywide
Coming soon to a best-seller list near you!