Indeed, this is one of the best articles I have read in a very long time! The author takes a deep look at the shutdown of the library.nu website (formerly GigaPedia) and analyzes the real causes for the flourishing of such a 'pirate' society in our modern times. Long live Open Access to Knowledge!
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/02/2012227143813304790.html
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