Internet pirates – Stealing, or free advertising?
As an author, copyrighting my literary material is an issue constantly at the forefront of my mind. Although theft is as old as time, a recent shift in social mindset has combined with a swift advancement in technology, creating the ultimate double edged sword: The Internet.
The internet is a tool which simultaneously allows authors to sell their work, whilst granting potential customers access to pirated copies of that same work. For most authors, this raises a very important question…