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Originally Posted by Sparrow
The idea that *all* artists would produce art for free seems doubtful. Some of the greatest works of art we have were commissioned - the artist wouldn't have created them if they weren't paid to do so.
If you pay, and thereby help free the artist from having to do other work to support themselves, they'd have the time to produce more for us to enjoy.
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That seems to me not a good reason. There are so many good books already in existence that we won't be able to read all the ones we like in our lifetimes. So what gain is it that more are produced?