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Pluralistic: "If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing" (pluralistic.net)

submitted 11 months ago by kpw@kbin.social to c/technology@lemmy.world

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The ability to change features, prices, and availability of things you've already paid for is a powerful temptation to corporations.

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[–] Aceticon@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

The architectural design is Intellectual Property and you've got a time-limited license to use it.

Absolutelly, the land is yours, as are the materials the house is made from, but you'll have to pay extra for continued use of that design once your license expires.

PS: This is how I imagine the argument would be made.