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Originally Posted by DawnFalcon
Again, not quite correct. The first modern copyright law, the Statute of Anne, explicitly stated it's has two purposes - one economic, and the other to encourage creativity. It's changed over time, certainly, but please don't state it was originally entirely an economic issue!
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Do you think "encouraging creativity" is only good for bragging rights? Creativity is intended to provide society a new creation, for the betterment of society, and that is considered to be an (ultimately) economic benefit.