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Data is by definition easy to copy. And the Internet makes copies easy to distribute. So it is no wonder companies are afraid. But, as so often happens, fear has clouded their judgment. The government has responded with draconian laws to protect intellectual property. They probably mean well. But they may not realize that such laws will do more harm than good.

—from Hackers and Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age, a book by Paul Graham

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1. Sean Wrona (arenasnow) 208.43 100% 2019-03-25
2. (joshua728) 207.96 99.7% 2023-10-16
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4. Jammie (typos_z) 200.90 99% 2022-08-13
5. Sean Wrona (arenasnow2) 200.41 99% 2012-07-14
6. Bailey (quitless) 194.48 100% 2023-10-16
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Universe Races Average WPM First Race
Default (English) 109,745 75.47 August 3, 2008
Instant Death Mode 92 81.62 March 29, 2010
Riverside Middle School 10 41.88 March 31, 2011
##typeracer 1 87.29 December 7, 2020
TypeRacer Classic 1 69.67 November 12, 2022