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Tillis Releases Text of Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Illegal Streaming

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Re: Tillis Releases Text of Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Illegal Streaming

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If the United States’ populace elects its officials, why do the representatives act against the populace’s wishes?

Is this typical of all governments with elected representation? Are they solving different organizational problems that most people are not aware of? I am curious how such a system arises, maintains itself, and is resilient to change.

Re: Tillis Releases Text of Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Illegal Streaming

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"Last year, one study reported that digital video piracy costs the U.S. economy $29.2 billion a year." Well, I'd say that it in fact saves $30 billion a year. People can use it to buy more important stuff - such as food.

It's a common misconception that piracy is a loss of business. It's nothing more than an overestimation in profits.

How can companies say they lose profit when the only realistic way I see for that is someone getting a refund and spending it on a competitor?

Re: Tillis Releases Text of Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Illegal Streaming

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post #8

"Last year, one study reported that digital video piracy costs the U.S. economy $29.2 billion a year." Well, I'd say that it in fact saves $30 billion a year. People can use it to buy more important stuff - such as food.

I read on a post somewhere that if you replace "the economy" with "rich people yatch money" a lot of headlines make more sense.

"Last year, one study reported that digital video piracy costs the U.S. rich people yatch money $29.2 billion a year."

Re: Tillis Releases Text of Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Illegal Streaming

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post #8

"Last year, one study reported that digital video piracy costs the U.S. economy $29.2 billion a year." Well, I'd say that it in fact saves $30 billion a year. People can use it to buy more important stuff - such as food.

As if those $29B would have been purchased if not watched illegally...

Re: Tillis Releases Text of Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Illegal Streaming

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post #13

If the United States’ populace elects its officials, why do the representatives act against the populace’s wishes? Is this typical of all governments with elected representation? Are they solving different organizational problems that most people are not aware of? I am curious how such a system arises, maintains itself, and is resilient to change.

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