"[...] if we're pedantic about it you are depriving them their rights" Don't confuse the economic and moral rights in copyright. When you copy something you ar

"[...] if we're pedantic about it you are depriving them their rights" Don't confuse the economic and moral rights in copyright. When you copy something you aren't necessarily depriving someone of their rights so much as disregarding their awarded monopoly. Just like you usually do if you make moonshine or take a unlicensed taxi.