Quote by John Perry Barlow
They seem to have forgotten that, and are back saying the only purpose of P2P networks is for illegal trading of owned goods. We claim part of the reason for P2P is for legal trading of what ought to be in public domain. And what is in public domain in many cases.
Summary
This quote is highlighting a perception that some people have regarding peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. It emphasizes that these individuals tend to overlook the legitimate purposes of P2P networks and instead solely associate them with the illegal trading of copyrighted goods. The quote argues that P2P networks also serve the purpose of facilitating legal trading of items that should already be freely available to the public. It implies that these networks can provide a platform for sharing resources that are in the public domain, or resources that should be commonly accessible.