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Originally Posted by PKFFW
I think one could reasonably argue there is a right to do so. So long as doing so does not infringe upon the rights of others.(but that part really should go without saying) There is simply no guarantee that one will be able to do so.
Cheers,
PKFFW
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Precisely. It's unfortunate that many people forget "my rights end where yours begin", and vice-versa. Once that criterion is met, the sky's the limit (within legal bounds of course).
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Originally Posted by tompe
Since not all legitimate skills are wanted there as no right to to capitalize on any given legitimate skill.
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...and if good writing isn't a wanted or legitimate skill, we've got a serious problem. Contrary to Stallman's belief, the same goes for programmers (who may also be considered authors of a sort). As PKFFW said, you are not guaranteed
success in your chosen field, only the right to pursue a living in said field.
HAVING SAID THAT...(this is the Devil's Advocate thing
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Who determines what constitutes "making a living"? Should an author take a vow of poverty (signed and notarized of course) for X years to prove they're "fo' real"? Where is the line drawn between living and living it up?
Let me rephrase: Who
should determine what constitutes "making a living"?
Yes, this is a relevant question because without authors there would be no publishers.
