The way I see it, there’s a lack of need for any legislation at all. As a publisher, I have a very deep experience here, and the fact is that piracy is not a significant problem. Yes, there are people who are pirating my books, there are people who are sharing links to places where they can be downloaded. But the vast majority of customers are willing to pay if the product is widely available and the price is fair.
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Tim O’Reilly
Tim O’Reilly: Why I’m fighting SOPA — Tech News and Analysis
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solid insight on a battle that we’re not done fighting. take the time to read the proposed legislation and take a stand.
Oh my god this is so so true. I am perfectly willing to pay for things if it’s available and doesn’t put all sorts of...
Well put. Although I thought it’s not so much book publishers as it is the music and movie industries that are up in...
This. I’ll be the first to admit that I download stuff all the time. But I also buy those things when I have the money...