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HansTWN · 01-05-2010, 10:32 PM

I would rephrase your statement -- you have a right to be given an opportunity to make a living doing what you love. If a writer cannot cut it because nobody wants to read his work, tough luck. However, if a lot of people love his work but just want to exploit him by taking his work for free, then that is not right. Unless that is what the writer wants. Why should people value those who bring them knowledge/entertainment less than those who repair their toilets (no disrespect to plumbers intended!)?

01-05-2010, 10:32 PM	#121
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	I would rephrase your statement -- you have a right to be given an opportunity to make a living doing what you love. If a writer cannot cut it because nobody wants to read his work, tough luck. However, if a lot of people love his work but just want to exploit him by taking his work for free, then that is not right. Unless that is what the writer wants. Why should people value those who bring them knowledge/entertainment less than those who repair their toilets (no disrespect to plumbers intended!)? Last edited by HansTWN; 01-05-2010 at 10:34 PM.