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askBeehaw: should copyright even exist at all? and if it should, how long should the ideal term of copyright be? (beehaw.org)
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[โ€“] BrikoX@vlemmy.net 31 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I'm fine with copyright, but it should end when the author dies instead of extending x years after the death. But patents should be limited to a few years after product release and the loopholes closed. Right now some patents can be extened infinitely.

[โ€“] 52fighters@kbin.social 14 points 2 years ago

I agree although I would continue it for a spouse or living children under age 18. Also only human persons should be legally able to hold copyrights.

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