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Re:The National Emergency Library is a gift to readers every... by kethinov on Thursday April 02, 2020 @10:41AM (#22759508)
I don't want to wait. Nor does anyone else. That's just a recipe for perpetuating widespread, inevitable illicit file sharing. We need to legitimize this activity and bring it into the fold.

Also keep in mind that legalizing noncommercial infringement also legalizes noncommercial derivative works. Remix all you want. Just don't make money on it.

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Re:The National Emergency Library is a gift to readers every... by nitrogen on Thursday April 02, 2020 @11:31AM (#22760109)
Also keep in mind that legalizing noncommercial infringement also legalizes noncommercial derivative works.

I think it's important to point out derivative works specifically because that doesn't necessarily follow. However, making money is also part of the point after terms expire.

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