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“The public feels that if it's on the Internet and you can access it, you deserve it. You haven't committed any kind of crime. We may even have to rename piracy. But in any case, we have to confront it.” quote by Morgan Freeman
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“The public feels that if it's on the Internet and you can access it, you deserve it. You haven't committed any kind of crime. We may even have to rename piracy. But in any case, we have to confront it.”

Morgan Freeman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Digital Rights Forum, 2019

Free online access creates a sense of entitlement, blurring legal boundaries of piracy.

In simple terms: Internet access feels like ownership.

Key Takeaway

Respect creators’ rights online.

Themes

digital media ethics law ownership piracy

Mood

thoughtful concerned analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • streaming movies
  • downloading software
  • sharing files

Key Concepts

Intellectual property public domain technology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do users have?
  • How can we balance access and rights?
A Different Perspective

Legal reforms may be slow to adapt.

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