I'm thinking about copyright and trying to figure out why today's system, that copyright runs as long as mickey mouse is old, is wrong.
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What's the issue with a copyright system that gives you 20 de facto years and then requires a $500 annual renewal on the part of the owner.
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With this system, we go back to the original intent of copyright, that is to promote progress by temporarily protecting creators.
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Wonder if cost-per-year for protection should go up annually to maintain equilibrium here.
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seems that this would make it harder for authors most in need of protection to afford it. A level field is only fair.
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Skeptical of “most in need of protection” after 20 yrs & of unbounded protection. Eventually public good overtakes creator need.
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