8 "[Intellectual property](/intellectual-property) theft is a serious problem"
18 To stigmatize those involved in the act of [sharing](/sharing) [culture](/culture) and hence stifle discussion
20 To suggest that intangible assets are somehow tangible, and infinite resources are somehow finite
22 To suggest that every single [unauthorized](/authorized) copy is a lost sale and lost compensation
24 To suggest that civil matter of potential [license](/license) [infringement](/infringement) should be handled like a criminal offense
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32 Do not agree to use the terms "stealing" and "theft" in the context of [unathorized](/authorized), [non-commercial](/commercial-use) copying and [sharing](/sharing) – we have a more appropriate term for this: [unauthorized](/authorized) copying