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   Jason Self (jxself@social.bobcall.me)'s status on Tuesday, 22-Nov-2022 12:43:38 JST Jason Self

   Given that copyright maximalists continue to push for ever greater penalties, will they one day demand the death penalty?

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     Alexandre Oliva (lxo@gnusocial.net)'s status on Tuesday, 22-Nov-2022 12:43:37 JST Alexandre Oliva

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     I recall reading a book on copyright history that mentioned this had been tried before, maybe a century ago or two. I read it too long ago to recall the details, alas, but I could try to dig it up if you wish and can't find it elsewhere.
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     Alexandre Oliva (lxo@gnusocial.net)'s status on Tuesday, 22-Nov-2022 15:19:42 JST Alexandre Oliva

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     ah, yes, here's the book, same author
     https://gnusocial.net/url/12620703
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     Jason Self (jxself@social.bobcall.me)'s status on Tuesday, 22-Nov-2022 15:19:43 JST Jason Self

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     • Alexandre Oliva

     @lxo It's not a book but it's something.

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     Jason Self (jxself@social.bobcall.me)'s status on Tuesday, 22-Nov-2022 15:19:44 JST Jason Self

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     • Alexandre Oliva

     @lxo Perhaps this? https://torrentfreak.com/and-when-even-the-death-penalty-doesnt-deter-copying-what-then-110807/