6 Mar
2009
6 Mar
'09
9:42 a.m.
On 5 Mar 2009 at 20:53, der Mouse wrote:
Copyright violation - even if that's what this is,
a poin ton which I
am deliberately not chipping in - is not theft. Speaking as though it
is (using words like "stealing" for it) does not help anyone, possibly
excepting those (such as IP lawyers) who profit from the resulting
confusion, and certainly does nothing to incline readers believe your
other assertions.
"Theft?" Maybe not, but in the US copyright infringement is a
criminal, not civil violation. Look up "NET Act of 1997" and, of
course, the DMCA. (BTW, it's irrelevant that you profited by the
infringement or that the owner suffered economic damage because of
your actions).
As to whether it's theft can be left to the semanticists.
This isn't 1978 anymore. And IANAL.
--Chuck