On 30/10/2007, Richard Lockwood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was making the point that copying someone > else's work when they've specifically asked you not to, and giving it away > is theft - it is NOT sharing.
That's odd, the theft act states: > A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging > to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it; > and "thief" and "steal" shall be construed accordingly. > Theft Act 1968 > <http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?activeTextDocId=1204238> (of course I Am Not A Lawyer, but the link to the act is there so do read it). Note clearly "with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it". By *copying* someone elses work there is no depriving the owner of it, they still have the item, if it was erased afterwards you may have a point, but even then it may be doubtful. Copyright Infringement is NOT theft, theft is theft, copyright infringement is copyright infringement. They are covered by entirely separate laws, they are described differently in the law, and the actions themselves differ greatly. How can educated people confuse the two? Andy -- Computers are like air conditioners. Both stop working, if you open windows. -- Adam Heath - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
