@kk well necessary evil is necessary evil, but I think the problem is that people don't think of it as evil. In my experience people who don't even know about the law still have the "no that idea is MINE" reflex/instinct, which makes them nod in approval when presented with copyright, and rejoice at the discovery that the "right" idea can set them up for life, without having to do honest work, never even asking themselves how is that possible.