[–] 25151292? ago (edited ago)
This post seems to overlook the fact that most enforceable intellectual property has a time limit. The exclusionary right granted by a patent generally lasts less than 20 years. Patents are also a useful way to get people to reveal their solution to a problem, which can lead to further development (in addition to other people inventing new things to "get around" a patent before it expires).
[–] 25151029? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Why should people not be able to profit off their work? Where does that lead, communism and nothing being achieved.
[–] 25151157? [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
You have jumped to the wrong conclusion, while using a device that heavily relies on open source technology.