semisol on Nostr: IPR is weird. In my opinion, it should be generally honored, software, hardware, ...

IPR is weird.

In my opinion, it should be generally honored, software, hardware, methods, designs, etc. The value comes from selling. This should not affect others, though. (Trade secrets are fine, patenting every way to make insulin is not)

Doesn’t matter if someone wants exorbitant amounts for it or only gives you a subscription. It’s their right.

Of course, there are exceptions, depending on what your moral stances are. This could range from archival/backups, to convenience without hurting the creator, or if you can’t throw money at them even if you want to (dead video games)