alt Hacker NewsIt seems the consensus in this thread [if I'm skimming correctly] is most want copyright completely removed.
So in your hypothetical: you write the book and have a change of heart, I'll just copy it verbatim, slap my name on it and now I'm the author.
> It seems the consensus in this thread [if I'm skimming correctly] is most want copyright completely removed.
I think there is confusion between copyright and other things around it.
For example if I buy a physical book, I own it. I'm free to sell it or give it away. Things like the DMCA and the switch from an ownership model to a rental model are more the problem.
ie does getting rid of copyright enable right to repair? Does getting rid of copyright suddenly stop a games company pulling software from your library that you 'bought'?
Wouldn't these companies just put all the restrictions directly into the purchase agreement?