Copyright and my Opinion

I didnt really know much about copyright until I heard Jason Hardin speak about it.I knew that it protected right of ownership but I didnt know it was so old and so many laws were involved with it. I learned that copyright was developed with the first constitution of the US which means it has been around for a long time. I know now I have to be aware of what I do and where I get my work from because there are serious consequences like a lawsuit, that may affect me if I violate copyright norms. I learned about fair use, and what I can and can't do with copyrighted works, and I learned I can even license my own work! My opinion on pirating movie is that is wrong because it affects the owner and the buyer. Not only is it against the law, but it is also morally wrong. Where I come from, many buy and sell pirated movies because it is the only thing they can do to get money. I know that buying these moviesv is not the right thing to do, because there are consequences I can face for commiting that crime so I rather stay away from that scene and do the right thign. I'm glad Mr. Hardin took the time to explain the importance of copyright, because now it is clear to me that I should be aware and careful with what I do online and how I can protect my own work by using sites like creativecommons.