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But simple circumvention is being examined, and this can still make an enormous difference to a lot of us. Ironically, however, Finkelstein says tub-thumping populism is exactly what isn't needed. The Librarian needs specific examples"showing that the prohibition has a substantial adverse effect on noninfringing uses of a particular class of works." So diatribes about the evils of capitalism, or the tyranny of government will go straight in the wastebasket. As will, alas, very broad arguments for fair use which might be valuable in another context. They don't help here.

Quality, not quantity is what counts, and he says logical, empirical argument will be welcomed provided it can be justified that the exemption won't cause "more harm than good".