[Patriam1066]

Originally Posted by JurisDictum [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Basically, "intellectual property" is BS -- and was invented by the (((ruling class))) to keep capitalism alive and the capital owners rich. As far as I'm concerned, if someone makes a complete windows knock off an sells it -- fine. I really don't care and shouldn't either.

The reason intellectual property started is so some jackass couldn't straight steal your book, go to better publishers than yours, and then make more money than the original author.

Books were also popular (esp. with lawyers and judges) and no one wants to see someone else profiting off their creation...

But they have totally commodified Intellectual Property so its now traded like stocks and the original innovator has long been cut out of any of the profit. Just think about how much money Bill Gates continues to make every day off other people's innovations -- because he is the baron of tech that will get his damn cut or else!

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