Editing Copynorms (section)

== Implications ==
Implications of weak copynorms for copyright theory and policy are a large and complex question.  
The content of copyright law may affect the emergence of copynorms.  For example, if copyright law is perceived as fair and legitimate, this may strengthen copynorms.  Weak copynorms may prevent copyright law from achieving its policy goals.  For example, the music industry has argued that P2P has reduced sales, and hence investments in the industry's production of new music recordings.

Proposals for more vigorous enforcement of copyright laws against individual users may affect copynorms, although both the direction and magnitude are uncertain.  On one hand, more enforcement might strengthen copynorms by expressing social disapproval of illegal copying.  On the other hand, strict enforcement might cause a backlash, further weakening social support for the copyright laws.