The Positive Effects of Sharing

Our society has become one where average people like to watch commercially-produced movies using YouTube. We also listen to music using the radio, and some might tape music from the broadcast for later listening. The law clearly states that such activities are illegal, but has that stopped anyone? Absolutely not. Orson Scott Card argues that sharing media has actually helped people earn more money. As he emphasizes, however, this needs to be controlled; limitless file-sharing is of no real value and does not give credit to the appropriate creator. But, a sampling of available works could give enough exposure to look into purchasing the real thing. Good judgment is required in order to say what is enough, and ultimately one's intent is the determining factor.