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If purchasing does not confer ownership, then pirating does not necessarily violate ownership rights.

EthicsSocial IssuesJul 1, 2026score 1.342 posts · 5 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the relationship between ownership and the act of purchasing versus pirating, questioning the moral implications of each. It highlights a philosophical debate on property rights and the ethics of digital content consumption.

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If purchasing does not confer ownership, then pirating does not necessarily violate ownership rights.
Parent: Digital RightsEntity: Ownership of digital contentImpact: mixedDate: Jul 1, 2026Target: The moral equivalence between purchasing and pirating in terms of ownership rights

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If buying doesn't create ownership, then pirating doesn't destroy it.
196 boosts · 272 favs · 13 replies · Jul 1, 2026
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If buying isn't ownership then pirating isn't stealing
98 boosts · 123 favs · 1 replies · Jul 1, 2026