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[–] [email protected] 19 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

I mean, I totally agree with all forms of breaking IP law on ethical grounds. But I also recognise that it's still breaking the law right now.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 hours ago

Why "but"? Why are those two statements viewed as contradicting each other in tone?

[–] Ceedoestrees 0 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

You getting downvoted for stating what's factually correct while still disagreeing with it is classic shooting the messenger.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 hours ago

The messenger is getting shot for not bringing receipts. I was about to shoot them too, then I retrieved a receipt: https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2024/01/05/dissecting-claims-about-monsanto-suing-farmers-for-accidentally-planting-patented-seeds/