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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Since when did it become okay to commit any form of crime?
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You are missing the point.
If you don't know what you are talking about, you're opinion carries little value. It's the same here as in every other issue.
If you are unable to grasp the distinction between piracy and theft, you are incapable of having an informed opinion on whether or not it's wrong or right.
And as usual, the people who know the least tend to have the strongest opinions on this issue.
For pointers, I actually personally know people who make all or at least a part of their living on intellectual property, including movies and music, and many who try to do so. I don't know anyone who supports the current draconian IP laws as they are.
(And for the record, I also do know people who have their own businesses.)
Personally I think debating the morality of piracy is pointless. In my opinion history has clearly shown that technology never goes backwards, and that these kind of crimes can never be stopped.