Two Knitting-Related Questions -- Seeking Opinions

[gnomi]

1. Mostly for those who knit with natural fibers exclusively, but open to everyone: Do "regenerated" yarns such as those made of corn silk or soy or whatever qualify as "natural" in your mind? Why or why not?

2. If I have a pattern that was originally available free online but is no longer due to the designer removing it from his/her site, is it ethical of me to share my copy of that pattern? Why or why not?

Comments

[lordavon.livejournal.com]

1. Heck, I don't care. Yarn is yarn is yarn, let me stash it!

2. I think it is okay unless the author posts a big sign "Now for sale only"