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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Copyright IS about protecting creators

No, it isn't. The intent WAS to "To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts". The reality IS that it harms society, by benefiting only the already powerful.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (1 children)

If that were true, removing copyright entirely would benefit society.

Just because it's been corrupted doesn't mean the intent and purpose isn't still there.

It's absurd that we essentially agree on what needs to happen, but you're stuck on the idea copyright currently has no benefit to anyone but big business.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

removing copyright entirely would benefit society

I could be convinced of that.

I think extreme reform would be of more benefit. Copyright as-is is an active harm.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 hours ago

You seem very convinced, considering the downvotes of discussion.