Illegal downloading is a kind of “moral squalor” and theft, as much as reaching in to someone’s pocket and stealing their wallet is theft, says author Philip Pullman. In an article for Index on Censorship, Pullman, who is president of the Society of Authors, makes a robust defence of copyright laws. He is highly critical of 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