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		thfuran on Sept 5, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Internet Archive has lost its appeal in Hachet... The constitution explicitly states that copyright exists "to promote the progress of science and the useful arts". It's not meant to be about serving the financial interests of content owners except insofar as that also benefits society.

immibis on Sept 5, 2024 [–]

That's where the brainwashing comes in: good for society === makes rich people richer

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