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Pluralistic: "If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing" (pluralistic.net)

submitted 10 months ago by kpw@kbin.social to c/technology@lemmy.world

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The ability to change features, prices, and availability of things you've already paid for is a powerful temptation to corporations.

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[–] Katana314@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Even if they were paid upfront, they were paid off the idea that the company could make bank on their (ready yourself for the word in case it triggers): Intellectual Property.

In a future world where people have achieved their wish and the concept no longer exists, companies have no reason to pay creators ahead of time.