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Re:The Anti-Ownership eBook Economy by hilbert42 on Thursday July 13, 2023 @04:52AM (#36706510)
In a fairer system people wouldn't be put in the position of having to act unlawfully.

The key to the problem is political action.

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Re:The Anti-Ownership eBook Economy by concordDance on Thursday July 13, 2023 @05:57AM (#36706918)
"Having to"? Is that a typo?

Normally "have to" is used when the consequences of not doing so are very dire, possibly life threatening. A person shoplifting a copy of Harry Potter for their own use would not normally count.

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Re:The Anti-Ownership eBook Economy by hilbert42 on Friday July 14, 2023 @09:06AM (#36723418)
"...so are very dire"

Many would contend the consequences would be very dire if they didn't act. For example, those who depend on Sci-Hub for educational material. They'd contend they've no other option.

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