m ike wrote:
Not at all. I want the natural order to rule, where anyone is free to take
their inspiration from any source, and create works to enrich mankind. I'm
not imposing any laws- this is the way things work by default. You're the
one who wants the government to impose draconian laws (called copyright) to
allow you to prohibit people from building off of your works, in order to
insure your own profit. There is only one word for this: selfishness.
You demonstrated, by stating that you would not feel like a schmuck,
that you are unwilling to take another persons feelings and beliefs
into consideration when making money. As long as its legal, you feel
you have the right to do it. Your money making activities are
constrained by laws, not by social conscious. I am sure this is not
true in all situations, but, by your statement, is true in at least
some situations.
I would say that (almost) everyones money making decisions are
constrained by laws and not social conscience. Plenty of people would
pimp prostitutes if not for the niggling of the law. Business practices
would be vile (like the old days) if workers weren't protected by the
"man" against the "boss"
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