Illegal downloading is morally wrong, and it is theft, the same as how putting your hand in someone’s pocket and stealing their wallet is theft, says author Philip Pullman. In an article for the magazine Index on Censorship, Pullman, who is president of the Society of Authors, strongly defends copyright laws. He criticizes Internet users who think it is OK to download music or books without paying for them.
What does Pullman think about pirating?
He disapproves of people who are OK with pirating He thinks it is only OK to download music or books without paying for them if it is done infrequently He believes it is a robust defense against copyright laws He thinks it depends on the user’s financial situation