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===3. Intellectual Monopoly and File Sharing=== | ===3. Intellectual Monopoly and File Sharing=== | ||
The phrase “intellectual property†is a misnomer. What the state calls intellectual property is more accurately referred to as | The phrase “intellectual property†is a misnomer. What the state calls intellectual property is more accurately referred to as “intellectual monopoly†as the state grants a monopoly on the use of an idea or goods and services derived from an idea to a certain limited group. We call for the elimination of the protection of such monopoly thereby freeing the market, encouraging content providers and product developers to improve on existing products thereby bringing more and better choices to the market. | ||
In particular we call for the end of the prohibition of online file sharing, just as we oppose all victimless crimes. When content is shared it is not stolen as no one looses any property, only a potential loss of some future revenue, which is natural in any open market. | In particular we call for the end of the prohibition of online file sharing, just as we oppose all victimless crimes. When content is shared it is not stolen as no one looses any property, only a potential loss of some future revenue, which is natural in any open market. | ||