"The only thing that would be necessary for them to create things prolifically would be to ensure their ability to live ..." We can already do this. It's called paying them. Your entire argument is people would make things for free as long as they could get money. Do you realize how nonsensical that sounds?
panda_paddle
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Seeing red flags everywhere is a red flag.
It's a metaphorical lock jaw. For instance, most dogs will let go when being attacked in the face and eyes. Pits will not. This ability to continue a hold, even in the face of danger is what people mean by jaw locking. So yes, it absolutely exists.
The Taco Bell stomach is more likely food poisoning than anything remotely spicy.
As a windows user, this meme both confused and frightened me.
You have to keep saying it because it's not true. I've known artists who have seen their work stolen. Until then I never truly understood the hurt it causes them. I watched a normally jovial friend spiral into anger and depression. Sure, pirating some garbage Marvel movie isn't going to impact much. But you take that same mindset and scale it down, and now you are hurting real people.