Oh, you don't wanna mess with the R-I-double-A They'll sue you if you burn that CD-R It doesn't matter if you're a grandma, or a seven-year-old girl They'll treat you like the evil, hard-bitten, criminal scum you are
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Satire on strict anti-piracy laws affecting all ages.
- In plain terms
- Copyright law punishes everyone too harshly.
- What can you take from it?
- Copyright rules should not be overly aggressive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are copyright laws too strict?
- Should punishment fit the user?
Another view
Some piracy does harm revenue significantly.
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