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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

  • digital rights
  • music industry
  • legal debates

Putting it to work

  • advocate fair copyright
  • critique overzealous enforcement

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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