In the "MP3" thread, I called Brian's multiple assertions that
copyright violation is illegal a "dishonest" and "cowardly" form
of argument. In retrospect, I jumped to an unwarranted conclusion
there with insufficient evidence, and I apoligize. While I have seen
such arguments used in that way, I have no reason to believe Brian's
use was that, rather than merely an emotional response; just a bad
argument, not a dishonest one.
I've never been afraid to argue straightforwardly and rigorously;
even rudeness and ridicule are useful tools in their place. But I
should have made better use of Hanlon's razor here, and not assumed
sinister motives to an argument that was merely lazy.
-- Lee Daniel Crocker <lee@piclab.com> <http://www.piclab.com/lee/> "All inventions or works of authorship original to me, herein and past, are placed irrevocably in the public domain, and may be used or modified for any purpose, without permission, attribution, or notification."--LDC
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