Re:Why?? (Score 1)

The reason is that the benefit to society is greater if it ignores the creator's desires to maintain control. The world is better off for aspiring artists having access to Photoshop, for aspiring software developers to have access to Visual Studio, for aspiring writers to have access to literature. It's the same reason collections like Wikipedia are so important, despite their flaws: they provide immense value to the ENTIRE WORLD (or at least those with a connection).

So, what do we get out of honoring your contract that compares?