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[–] The_Flaming_Amarant 0 points 13 points (+13|-0) ago 

Consumers need some rights where digital games are concerned.

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[–] Broc_Lia 1 point 3 points (+4|-1) ago 

It would be much more efficient (and create less barriers to entry) to just get rid of IP. Or at least severely limit it's term.

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[–] Mylon 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

That's how it used to be. But Disney holds an iron grip over Mickey Mouse. Every time he's about to enter the public domain, massive lobbying to extend copyright.

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[–] tribblepuncher 1 point 2 points (+3|-1) ago 

I believe getting rid of all IP would be, at best, counterproductive.

Though extremely limited in term (not even 14 years, think more like 5-7) and banning DRM or other artificial means of enforcement would probably diminish this considerably. IIRC most copyrighted items have already made most of the cash they'll ever make by 5 years in anyway.