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We should have the ability to run any code we want on hardware we own

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2071 points K0nserv | 3 comments | 31 Aug 25 21:46 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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Ferret7446 ◴[01 Sep 25 00:49 UTC] No.45088414[source]▶
I think we really need to discuss whether IP/copyright protections were a mistake. A LOT of our "modern" problems stem from IP protections. Whether that be not being able to own media, right to repair, DRM, censorship, a lot of monopolistic behavior, medicine prices, etc. And no wonder, IP protection is government sanctioned monopoly, and it is generally recognized that monopolies are bad; is it such a surprise that government enforced monopolies are bad?
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1. pishpash ◴[01 Sep 25 04:30 UTC] No.45089474[source]▶
The protection period simply needs to be adjusted downward to reflect the faster pace of change. Rewarding 1700's technology pace today is asinine.
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2. themafia ◴[01 Sep 25 09:33 UTC] No.45091076[source]▶
The original copyright from the 1700s was 14 years. You could file for an additional 14 years after that. It was extended starting in 1909 until the monstrosity it is today.

We're far from the promotion of useful arts and sciences and instead guarding the likeness of a cartoon mouse.

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3. skeezyboy ◴[02 Sep 25 10:22 UTC] No.45101134[source]▶
but how would people be able to sell their crap on deviantart?