in part 1, i think we're saying the same thing to begin with i.e. the goods in WoW are scarce and that allowing free duplication removes their value. But isn't there IP in specific products in WoW. For example, the "Mr T Night Elf Mohawk Grenade" that I see advertised? Doesn't it represent an implementation of an idea, and allowing others to execute that idea (create their own grenades) without licence would devalue it.
RE: part 2: i think this is simply me writing it quickly and not properly reading it. Of course, I mean creations, such as music, or a design. I'll correct that.
Overall I think though that we agree ... IP laws do need revision as they are slowly creeping away from their original intention.
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Re: Re: um ... i think you've missed the point
in part 1, i think we're saying the same thing to begin with i.e. the goods in WoW are scarce and that allowing free duplication removes their value. But isn't there IP in specific products in WoW. For example, the "Mr T Night Elf Mohawk Grenade" that I see advertised? Doesn't it represent an implementation of an idea, and allowing others to execute that idea (create their own grenades) without licence would devalue it.
RE: part 2: i think this is simply me writing it quickly and not properly reading it. Of course, I mean creations, such as music, or a design. I'll correct that.
Overall I think though that we agree ... IP laws do need revision as they are slowly creeping away from their original intention.
Techdirt has not posted any stories submitted by Rob Al.
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