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Re:Copyright Infringement != Theft by tptacek on Tuesday June 03, 2008 @12:31AM (#207625)
Let's say that someone produces a musical album, and, knowing they cannot legally stop you from downloading it, they ask you not to copy it unless you send them $5. Would it be morally wrong to copy without paying?

Uh, yeah? Like, very?

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Re:Copyright Infringement != Theft by eyudkowsky on Tuesday June 03, 2008 @01:55AM (#207687)
If you listen to a busker on the subway, and you enjoy the music, but you don't tip them anything, is that just as wrong, or less wrong?
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Re:Copyright Infringement != Theft by mattmaroon on Tuesday June 03, 2008 @01:11AM (#207658)
It would clearly be intentionally rude. Is that immoral?
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