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Old 01-15-2010, 12:15 PM   #16
Dean
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There is a fairly common assumption that copywrite protects the rich. Sadly, most creative artists (all covered by copywrite in much of the world), are anything but rich. Copywrite also protects the poor.

Since any legislation is arbitrary by nature, protection is also arbitrary. The poor artist is less likely to go after someone for stealing their works (there are Russian websites selling musician's songs, without their knowledge).
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