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What should libertarians think about file sharing?
drankin said:What's a libertarian?
kasse said:Libertarians respect personal property, but can music be regarded private property?
kasse said:Libertarians respect personal property, but can music be regarded private property?
Cyrus said:Aren't people supposed to think for themselves?
A cannibal that only eats people who work with booksdrankin said:What's a libertarian?
So they think that they should be allowed to read a centuries old fairy tale to the children at bed time without buying a separate client access license for each child? (And a performance license for the act of reading it allowed.)KingNothing said:I would reason that a typical libertarian believes that if he or she buys a song, he or she rightly owns it and should legally be able to play and share it with friends, but no further than the extent to which they might share non-copyable goods, such as food or games.
No, libertarians generally believe in the principles of individual freedom and property rights. They believe that as long as no one is being harmed or their property rights violated, sharing files should not be considered theft.
File sharing aligns with libertarian ideology as it promotes the free market and individual rights. It allows for the free exchange of information and ideas without government intervention or restrictions.
Some libertarians may argue that file sharing goes against the concept of intellectual property rights. However, others believe that information should be freely accessible and that intellectual property laws restrict innovation and creativity.
Yes, file sharing can be beneficial for the economy as it allows for the spread of knowledge and ideas, which can lead to innovation and economic growth. It also promotes competition and can drive down prices for consumers.
Some libertarians may argue that file sharing can potentially harm creators and artists by devaluing their work and depriving them of income. However, others believe that file sharing can actually benefit creators by increasing exposure and potentially leading to more opportunities for profit.