My point about copying files is more literal than that.  I&#x27;m not trying to theoretically devalue the creative or economic worth of the work.  I&#x27;m saying that nowadays those works are delivered as files, which are literally free to copy.  They can be encumbered with DRM, but DRM is also free to remove.<p>This is a drastic change from the days of printing presses, vinyl records, etc.  The idea that these industries should be allowed to ignore this reality by punishing those who make use of it is ludicrous, in my opinion.<p>My alternative to copyright is nothing.  Let society figure out how to remunerate artists without coercion.