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To Combat Digital Piracy, Try Stealing

Composer pitches real-world thievery to help raise awareness

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 25, 2009 11:47 AM CST

(Newser) – A Hollywood composer wants you to stop illegally downloading music, and he's willing to put his freedom in jeopardy to make his point. Because the public doesn't seem to equate swapping digital files with stealing, Richard Gibbs is pushing for people to swipe other products... Read full story »

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