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Originally Posted by ardeegee
Yes! Finally, you agree! "Theft" only applies when you are discussing physical objects that exist uniquely!
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Hey, if I assume an exact copy of your things exist in a parallel universe can I take your car? You can always take that other one.
And if I take your car out for a ride without your permission while you are at work and return it after filling up just enough gas to cover what I have used up -- you will be fine with that?? You haven't lost anything.
You say you want "all human knowledge to be instantly available to everyone, at no cost". Sounds like a really noble goal, though I do suspect you just want to cheapen out on giving someone his/her just reward for work well done. But assume you real mean it, why shouldn't a plumber's work be free? If his toilet leaks, why shouldn't a writer have the right to get a free house call, if the plumber can obtain a free copy of his book? Why shouldn't the writer just be able to take any car off the local dealer's lot? What you are dreaming of is the communist ideal (I have no problem with that, even though I think real communism can never work). Everything is free and everyone just takes whatever he or she wants. Which reminds me, tell us how much of your income did you donate to those whose works you are downloading? Or do you believe they should all work like slaves for your pleasure?
It makes no sense for a society to value the work of creative people so little that they cannot make a living off it while a busboy (no offense intended here) can. If your vision ever becomes reality, then very few works of value will ever see the light of day again.