Addressing piracy in the virtual world

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THE Internet is an indispensable tool in the modern world but as the old adage goes, we need to take the good with the bad.

While it is regarded as the world’s largest library, the Internet is not only a place where copyright violaters can download music and movies (much to the chagrin of groups like the Motion Picture Association (MPA) but also where people can obtain other counterfeit products such as luxury goods and ­medication.