People Have Always Felt A Sort Of Ownership Over Art, And Thats Actually Good. Its Why You Keep A Book

“People have always felt a sort of ownership over art, and that’s actually good. It’s why you keep a book on your shelf and return to it, it’s why you hang a picture on your wall that speaks to you. But when this gets out of hand and you mistake access or a personal connection with your rights, as happens so often in our Internet age, it leads to a dangerous sense of entitlement. That’s why readers feel empowered to complain, directly to the creator, that a book or show doesn’t have absolutely everything they want: the romantic pairing they’d hoped for, the language they find most friendly, the ending they desired. And it’s also why, for instance, the last Harry Potter book leaked on the internet before it was officially published: fans saw the book as something they were owed, not the product of labor that deserved compensation. Not that J.K. Rowling needs more money—but she, and all authors, deserve to have their work recognized as work.

“Consumers hold a pernicious power, so this trend towards free content won’t reverse itself unless we want it to. This is a sad thing, and we will all be much worse off if we can only hear stories from people who can afford to write.”

me hanging out with black people in the summer: “aye, yall don’t forget to put on sunscreen”

them: 

what do you mean u don't believe in the concept of virginity?

Nobody’s dick is important enough to change any part of my identity

tagging @samanthadalton @alleycat97 @alccaddsccup @slightlyrebelliouswriter23 @spaceshipkat I hope it's okay to tag y'all. No pressure!!

hi so i made a uquiz that will tell you what color is your writing? 

i hope you have fun and enjoy it! i would love it if you reblogged your result and told me if you agreed/disagreed with it!! 

Seizure First Aid. 

Learn it. Share it. Know it. Use it. 

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