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DanielLC comments on Open Thread, May 19 - 25, 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Sherincall 21 May 2014 08:24:18PM 1 point [-]

It is just a thought experiment, not something that could realistically exist. Suppose the president/king/whoever gave you (and only you) this power, and while the sellers are furious, they can't do anything about it. They are not participating by choice.

Comment author: DanielLC 22 May 2014 01:34:58AM 5 points [-]

It does happen to an extent.

You can buy a movie or you can pirate it and donate the price of the move.

Comment author: Sherincall 22 May 2014 02:33:55AM 1 point [-]

That was actually the original topic of a conversation that inspired this question.