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> is not the same thing at all

Then make an argument that has some actual separation here.

> I’m loathe to defend a defunct corporation’s theatrical ability to resell an ancient game

Sure it seems harmless, but find some way to quantify things that doesn’t harm an operating studio’s ability to borrow money because a significant chunk of their IP would be valueless in bankruptcy etc.

It’s easy to call anything a victimless crime, coming up with reasonable objective criteria in the face of counter arguments is a little harder.




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