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* The idea that such copying is morally equivalent to (traditional) piracy, which is presumed to refer both mass '''theft''' of valuables and tangible '''harm''' to the copyright holder | * The idea that such copying is morally equivalent to (traditional) piracy, which is presumed to refer both mass '''theft''' of valuables and tangible '''harm''' to the copyright holder | ||
| − | There seems to be a rising tide of opinion that calling such copying "piracy" or even "theft" is a serious overstatement of the situation. | + | There seems to be a rising tide of opinion that calling such copying "piracy" or even "theft" is a serious overstatement of the situation, as media "pirates" do not typically brandish cutlasses, board oceangoing vessels without permission, or deprive owners of the use of their belongings (much less their lives) – although some of them do own parrots. |
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
* Copyright holders often employ various methods of [[copy protection]] to physically prevent (what they believe to be) [[media piracy]], i.e. illegal copying of their [[intellectual property]]. | * Copyright holders often employ various methods of [[copy protection]] to physically prevent (what they believe to be) [[media piracy]], i.e. illegal copying of their [[intellectual property]]. | ||
Revision as of 23:29, 10 April 2007
Overview
Media piracy, more frequently referred to by more specific terms such as software piracy, music piracy, and movie piracy, refers both to:
- The practice of illegally copying a source work (software, music, movie, or other)
- The idea that such copying is morally equivalent to (traditional) piracy, which is presumed to refer both mass theft of valuables and tangible harm to the copyright holder
There seems to be a rising tide of opinion that calling such copying "piracy" or even "theft" is a serious overstatement of the situation, as media "pirates" do not typically brandish cutlasses, board oceangoing vessels without permission, or deprive owners of the use of their belongings (much less their lives) – although some of them do own parrots.
Related Pages
- Copyright holders often employ various methods of copy protection to physically prevent (what they believe to be) media piracy, i.e. illegal copying of their intellectual property.
Links
Organizations
- Organizations pursuing piracy claims:
- Business Software Alliance (BSA)
- RIAA Lawsuits: index to RIAA litigation
- Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)
- Lawyers defending against piracy charges:
Discussion
- TruthMapping: Copyright infringement is not theft