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Swiss Gov't: Downloading Movies and Music Will Stay Legal
wasimkadak writes "One in three people in Switzerland download unauthorized music, movies and games from the Internet, and — since last year — the government has been wondering what to do about it. This week their response was published, and it was crystal clear. Not only will downloading for personal use stay completely legal, but the copyright holders won't suffer because of it, since people eventually spend the money saved on entertainment products."
It's a Beige Alert!
I don't condone piracy but I can understand it.
Yeah, well... I condone quantum mechanics, but I don't understand it.
I don't condone piracy but I can understand it.
No kidding. I pirated DNF in the first place and thanked Gearbox in my heart for making it. Figured I'd buy the Balls of Steel edition if the game was decent and make sure they got some profit. After 5 hours of game time I sent them a bill for $3125.
I demanded $25 an hour for 5 hours of game time, and $3000 for psychiatrist visits - therapy to recover from the rape of my childhood.
Haven't heard back yet....
Whether you survive or not, I will still say hello to your wife....;-)
DON'T SHOOT, I was just kidding....I don't even know your wife!
*runs away*
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People who call copyright infringement theft are either idiots or relying upon an appeal to emotion.
Hey, now, that is unfair. A significant portion of them are both.
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