It is strange that he is counting on the support of HackerNews which usually isn't a strong supporter of copyright. Maybe things are different because the victim is a small independent artist and the offender is big company, and a tabloid on top of that?
Maybe the underlying pattern simply is supporting David against Goliath?
Edit: For those who downvote me, please take the time to write a reply.
Maybe the underlying pattern simply is supporting David against Goliath?
Edit: For those who downvote me, please take the time to write a reply.