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Originally Posted by nekokami
Now, ethically, what happens if the uploader prefixes all files with something like the following:
"This file is intended for use by those who own a legal copy of the work in another form, or in countries in which the copyright on this work has expired. If you do not meet these requirements, please do not use this file."
How would that change the ethics, or even the legality, of uploading?
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Not in the slightest, IMHO. Remember, book downloaders are criminals. Appealing to the "honour" of such people to only download books if they own a paper copy would be an exercise in futility. Rather like a heroin dealer saying "you should only buy heroin from me if you have a prescription for it from your doctor"
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