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echoangle11/21/20241 replyview on HN

> Theft of IP falls under a different law in the US than theft of something like gym services.

Yeah, you know why? It’s not theft, it’s called copyright infringement.


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firesteelrain11/21/2024

Agree, but it causes economic harm, it’s a misuse of legal rights, and breach of the IP holders agreement.

Creators have a right to protect their control and revenue streams.

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