tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post2164068410938934162..comments2023-11-05T17:53:13.405+08:00Comments on Singabloodypore: Clamp Down on Animation Downloads ?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-949469812062037392007-01-13T17:36:00.000+08:002007-01-13T17:36:00.000+08:00If this article is true, Odex seems to be behaving...If this article is true, Odex seems to be behaving like an excellent corporate citizen by defending its PRIVATE PROPERTY rights. They're doing the right thing by reducing prices and improving quality—i.e. adding <b>value</b> for the customer—to make their products more "attractive" and affordable. This is how a good company behaves in the free market. Bravo!<br /><br />Protection from <i>theft</i> and murder are the foremost functions of the state, and if the state enforces the law on illegal downloading, it is acting as it ought to.<br /><br />In my comment on <i><a href="http://singabloodypore.blogspot.com/2007/01/singapore-man-faces-180-years-in-prison.html">this post</a></i> I advised warning the kids against illegal downloading. I should clarify: I am not supporting the activity of illegal downloads, but I don't want to see kids being hammered by the by the state's <i>"Gavel of Morality"</i> either. Yes, they are doing wrong by downloading BUT the punishments which they can receive if caught and charged are far too <b>excessive</b> for their crimes.<br /><br />Illegal downloaders actually make it worse for the rest of us. The State MUST act to protect property, or it loses its credibility in the area of JUSTICE. Without the rule of law to protect the people's ownership of material things, peace and prosperity would be impossible.<br /><br />The net "works" because the majority of people on it are responsibly self-governed individuals. They enjoy the free speech and the freedom to travel (surf) anywhere. Technology is at a level where even govt censorship can be easily by-passed. Anarchy, so far is working just fine.<br /><br />The last thing which is needed is a bunch of folks who are either too young to know the ramifications of their actions, too brazen to care, or simply enjoy the idea of "getting something for nothing" — even if it means stealing. So it does come down to the individual level to "police" the net because if we don't, eventually the state will.<br /><br />Illegal downloading has long reaching consequences of harm for everyone. If more people get caught, the state simply pours on "more resources", and the next thing we have is a "War On Piracy". And we know what happens in state-initiated wars— like the "War on Terrorism" or the "War on Drugs" or the "War Against Whatchamacallits" — The State starts witch hunting, propagandising, new chiefs are appointed — more <i>absolute</i> power is created.<br /><br />Now, guess what happens to the freedom and liberty of ordinary peace-loving folks?<br /><br />And what happens to "justice"?<br /><br />How <i>can</i> there be justice and liberty when every citizen is under suspicion of being a criminal?<br /><br />There's heaps of GREAT stuff on the net which can be obtained free, legally. The stuff that is not free is sold because some creative somewhere is simply <b>making a living</b>, and he is entitle to be paid for his effort and labour. IMO, its not cool to take the bread out of peoples' mouths.<br /><br /><b><i><a href="http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/Matilah_Singapura/dontstealMED.jpg">"Don't Steal, The Government Hates Competition"</a></i></b> (you may download this, with my compliments and blessing)Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.com