What do you mean these damages claims are unrealistic?
In the entire discussion [around SOPA], I’ve seen no discussion of credible evidence of this economic harm. There’s no question in my mind that piracy exists, that people around the world are enjoying creative content without paying for it, and even that some criminals are profiting by redistributing it. But is there actual economic harm?
Tim O’Reilly – Google+ – Before Solving a Problem, Make Sure You’ve Got the Right….
O’Reilly goes on to talk about the economic impact on his own company due to the piracy of his own books; essentially, he doesn’t think it’s a big deal. (Also note the little dig at “patent trolls” at the end there.)
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