Re:Torrentz Shuts Down, Largest Torrent Meta-Search Engine S...
by jsprogrammer on Friday August 05, 2016 @08:46PM
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You brought up the topic of ethics. I am just explaining why the argument, "sharing is illegal", sounds absurd to many people.
As you noted, copyright laws respect many legally protected activities, like sharing media and holding local displays. The law is pretty clear and I think that is why we don't see many cases about the topic.
Re:Torrentz Shuts Down, Largest Torrent Meta-Search Engine S...
by nickpsecurity on Friday August 05, 2016 @09:29PM
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" I am just explaining why the argument, "sharing is illegal", sounds absurd to many people."
Oh yeah, I can see that. Might help get the laws changed if more people realize how absurd they are. :)
Such morals should instead incite those who possess them to act as a democracy to reform the complex and corrupt system. Like we did fighting thjngs like SOPA. So far, almost no action toward elected officials backing up alternatives you suggest people want while they put strong effort onto other issues. I think this means majority of the US just doesnt care that much. And quite a few oppose us hoping to be next to get rich with a monopoly or maintain good portfolios.