Replies to post #6227 on The Free Zone Board

[RoguePlanet]

Sneaking into the movies isn't an "intellectual property" issue. You're barking up the wrong tree.

[RoguePlanet]

Remember, the sole justification for intellectual property rights is a cost-benefit analysis of pragmatism, and if you are not withholding revenue from the creater, you are not causing any harm. -- Spall

If in fact you avail yourself of services or goods without paying for them, you ARE "withholding revenue from the creator," and you are causing harm.

[RoguePlanet]

Applying your logic to another situation, let's say you own some investment property - a nice beach house that you rent for $7,000.00 a week in season. I want to use your beach house, but I don't feel like paying for it. So I pick the lock and sneak in during an off week. I clean up after myself and don't damage any property and the lock the door after I leave. You don't even know I've been there (assume for purposes of this hypothetical that my presence does not cause an increase in your utility bills). You haven't been "harmed." Therefore my sneaking into and occupying your house without your consent should be OK by you.

[RoguePlanet]

. Remember, the sole justification for intellectual property rights is a cost-benefit analysis of pragmatism
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I disagree. There's a moral justification as well.