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And it probably wouldnt be all that wrong. All that tells you is that the same problem exists in multiple industries and sections of society. General patent law is another one.

The real solution isnt ignoring copyright like i do. That is just all i have available.

The real solution is to reign in the timeframes copyright and patent law lasts for.

Have it only long enough to recoup costs of development and provide some level of capital for the next innovation. Not an indefinite stranglehold on information for the benefit of only a few.

The thing people seem to argue is that these businesses have a free right to profit off of society. They dont, society should demand something in return.



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