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[–] Novice_Idiot@lemmy.wtf 47 points 11 hours ago (11 children)

Can we collectively decide not to respect American intellectual property laws to really hit the tech sector where it hurts? We don't get that many physical goods over here but most of our software is American owned. I advocate for not paying American tech companies anymore.

[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago (3 children)

If we start ignoring the laws, we are no better than Trump and his ~~clowns~~ clan. Go for the alternatives instead. Also, If you keep using the US software they still get all anvertisement and telemetry which is more valuable to them than the software itself anyway.

[–] yankfreelive@lemmy.cafe 4 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

intellectual property laws are idiotic laws.

[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

You're entitled to that opinion, and feel free to suggest a change of law, but for now ...... it's still the law. And obeying only the laws that suits your goals is very much Trump/MAGA style. Let's not get down to their level.

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