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  Re: Copyright/Fair use question
 
(...) If he wouldn't have purchased it a million years, then why would he want you to give a copy to him? If you're giving a copy to him because he wants it but wouldn't in a million years deign to purchase it, then it's theft. Same with books and (...) (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: If you oppose drug legalization, you support terrorism!
 
(...) In truth, it was my somewhat outrageous opposite reaction to what I still think is an outrageous claim made by those commercials. Someone in the whitehouse ought to either: a) get their head out of their ass (donky, that is), or b) be ashamed (...) (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Copyright/Fair use question
 
(...) How? If I give you a CD that I duped, that you would never in a million years have purchased, I don't see how it effects the profits of the music company that made the CD that I bought. It just doesn't! Same with books and software and (...) (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Copyright/Fair use question
 
(...) I think you must mean: "A computer programmer who can afford to buy LEGO toys in spite of the fact that people give away software to all their friends because corporations have to pay for their copies." "What is" is that information is free. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Evolution again..
 
Just came upon this (URL) which discusses evidence of a possible mechanism for macroevolution. Interestingly, I recently read Greg Bear's novel "Darwin's Radio" which also talks about this, and there's some interesting stuff on his site (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Copyright/Fair use question
 
(...) It is true that copyrights are dominated by corporations, but the idea that the author should have control over his work is still valid. Limited sharing with friends should be encouraged since this will entice some of them to buy the work for (...) (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: If you oppose drug legalization, you support terrorism!
 
(...) have (...) 30-year (...) Anyway, back to the original topic, this is like saying the carpenter that built the bar supports the attack & rape of women by intoxicated men (and all other gender combinations). I'm still considering whether or not (...) (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Copyright/Fair use question
 
The whole problem here in the U.S. is that corporations don't want to miss out on a single penny. The recent Copyright laws (DMCA) basicly state that if you didn't pay for it, then you're a criminal... if you want to see what something is, pay for (...) (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Copyright/Fair use question
 
(...) With the exception of the Artist's pool, the situation is similar in Portugal. You can copy whatever you wish, as long as you have bought the original and don't make any money selling the copies (giveaways are OK). Pedro (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: If you oppose drug legalization, you support terrorism! (the stigma)
 
I agree with both Kirby and Chris wholeheartedly. Legalizing drugs would most definately solve more problems than it would create. Those who sit and believe that if legalized drugs would still be sold by your local corner pusher need a strong dose (...) (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)


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