The statement appears to be a critical response to a conversation about the ethics of using copyrighted data without consent. The tone seems to be disapproving of the practice, likening it to 'tracing' without adding value. The intent is to engage in a dialogue about the appropriateness of certain actions in data usage.
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.The statement engages in constructive criticism by drawing a parallel to an action (tracing) that is generally considered to lack originality. It does not insult or attack, but rather contributes to the dialogue on the ethics of data usage.
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