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Originally Posted by Chrysalis
you dont think its tenable but that sexactly how originally copyright was brought about. it originally lasted a few years only and whenever it ceased to have commercial value content was freely distributed.
now days its gone crazy lasting for many lifetimes and been enforced when there is no clear loss of revenue. this of course makes copyright infringement shoot up as copyright lasts much longer.
are we talking about whats moral or technically wrong?
both sides are doing lots morally wrong.
technically tho its not illegal to download copyright content only to distribute it.
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Well I think a successful LIVING artist has EVERY RIGHT to ensure that his immediate family get the benefit of his/her hard work..But I do take your view that extended copyright that is owned by those who have had no input into the finished product is unfair..
Though there are some cases where I think there should be exceptions.Such as the rights to Peter Pan being retained by Great Ormand Street Hospital or national/local museums with public money being allowed to charge copyright for usage of the famous artworks in their possession to pay for the upkeep of said artwork and the museum buildings.