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Re:You can't defend public libraries and oppose file-sharing by JoeAltmaier on Wednesday September 09, 2015 @10:51AM (#10191781)
Confused: you can 'return' the movie AND keep a copy, which you distribute widely thus ruining any chance of the creator profiting by their work.

Can't do that with the physical book. Not for free anyway.

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Re:You can't defend public libraries and oppose file-sharing by shripadk on Wednesday September 09, 2015 @11:08AM (#10191894)
You can scan the book and distribute digital copies of it for free. The only investment is time required to scan the books.
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Re:You can't defend public libraries and oppose file-sharing by e28eta on Wednesday September 09, 2015 @11:21AM (#10191968)
You can also steal a book from the library under your jacket, and then you don't have to return it. It doesn't mean it's legal or right.
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Re:You can't defend public libraries and oppose file-sharing by shripadk on Wednesday September 09, 2015 @12:08PM (#10192262)
I was just countering his point on copying physical books: "Can't do that with the physical book. Not for free anyway."

Stealing a book doesn't amount to copying the book and returning it.

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