Arguments supporting Digital Copyright Infringement

Is DCI necessarily bad? Opinion on this issue remain divided; This section explores the arguments in support of DCI.

Reasoning against a loss of profit

Consider the following scenario: You were shopping at a shopping centre when you saw copies of a movie, which had hitherto been largely unknown, being given out – for free. You then decided to take a copy out of curiosity. The question is: Would you then have bought the same movie had it not been free?

Empirical evidence supporting DCI

The logical arguments aside, this section will now explore two empirical studies which dispute claims that DCI causes a lost of profits to industries. Specifically, these studies examined the effects of DCI on the revenues of the music industry.

Software allows for equal opportunities

In this digital age, the use of software is arguably indispensable in the modern workplace. As businesses strive to improve their efficiency, software is often touted as the key.

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