Originally Posted by RXP

Bill, I don't think anyone is discussing morality here though. Because the moral case for IP law is even weaker and malable. Purported IP theft doesn't deprive anyone of their goods, it kills millions around the world due to expensive drug costs and it is only considered theft because big money has more legislative and judicial influence than democracy.

If we took a referendum on the question of suing people for downloading films/music I cannot see us loosing. I mean the latest estimates show millions are doing it, even more will think it's a waste of police and court time when there are 'real' criminals out there.

The market demands VOD. However, the incumbants cannot decide on how to supply it, how to get around the IP problems, technology. So the market takes it through other channels, IMHO.