Re: [OS:N:] Current file sharing is bad for consumer rights

On Sat, Aug 16, 2003 12:05:55 at 12:05:55PM -0400, Thomas Corriher ([email protected]) wrote:

Tom,

I agree with practically 100% you wrote. I confirm what I already
said, however:

1) today "sharing" music protected by copyright is illegal
   This is a plain fact, like the sun rising every day

2) The real authors of music, writings, sw, whatever have every
   right to control how their creations are used.

3) Since music is not necessary for survival, there is no
   justification for illegal copy, no matter how twisted the system
   is. It is an idiot, childish and useless attitude, however cool and
   "ethic" it may seem, which only benefits the record companies,
   because it is their most used slogan to justify DMCA, DRM and
   friends. The real way to fight them is boycotting, as I explained.

   "See Sir, I *did* tell you that I could not afford your prices. I
   realized that you are right, "piracy" is a bad, bad, bad thing, but
   I still haven't that kind of money left. Hence, I'll just listen to
   live music or radio then go play with my friends. Please kindly sit
   on that bundle of unsold CDs and worthless DRM papers before
   fainting"

Ciao,
	Marco Fioretti


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