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Originally Posted by Moejoe
Sorry, case isn't closed. What you are describing is an 'unlawful' act, whether it is morally wrong or right is up for debate. ...
No, they don't 'deserve' anything. They can try for monetary compensation by the selling of their goods or services, but they do not 'deserve' anything.
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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
Does that mean you think gay sex was wrong for many years, and is now not-wrong? Is it wrong to be Christian in a country where it's forbidden? Was it wrong for the underground railroad to help slaves escape their legal owners? ...
I'm not saying "ebook sharing is okay;" just pointing out that "illegal = morally wrong" has some serious problems.
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You are both correct, I misspoke (typed). I should have said that if something is against the law then it is illegal to do it, not necessarily "wrong" to do it. And, Moejoe, you're right also, "deserve" was not the best word either. This, is further illustration of why I was never on the debate team
I will stand by my comments though that regardless of the justification people may think they have, performing an illegal act is still an illegal act. Regardless of whether or not the person performing the act thinks they have some moral imperative to right some perceived wrong. Sure some great things have been accomplished by some great people who did things that, at the time were illegal. I would submit though that most of those were done for issues that had far deeper meanings and implications than whether or not I think I should be allowed to copy a book I already own - which, by the way I do, I remove the DRM from all my books and make a back up copy.
This is a big difference from stealing though which is what is you are doing if you find a copy of book that is otherwise intended to be purchased and you download it without paying for it.