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[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago (8 children)

He's only scamming the religious. I don't see an issue with it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

What makes you think he's scamming them?

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago (7 children)

but the bible isn't copyrighted? right? Is there any other aspect than just the economic abuse of religions trump fans?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (13 children)

I think the question here is how is this money laundering? I could sell Sherlock Holmes for $60, and that wouldn't be Arthur Conan Doyle giving me money under the table. How is this any different?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

This is like buying merch from a YouTuber. It's not about buying a product for what it's worth, it's about donating to a "cause" with something to show off that you did. (Not hating on supporting YouTubers, just a comparison)

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