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If the people putting the time/money into producing the content don't make it available to you, then that's their choice. They're still putting a value on it, s
by rewind 16y ago
If the people putting the time/money into producing the content don't make it available to you, then that's their choice. They're still putting a value on it, so if you obtain the content without providing them that value, then it's stealing. The book you mention is a perfect example. I can't get it either. So I just don't pay for it and spend my money somewhere else instead. Your "steal" should just be steal (no quotes). It's black or white.
Now I don't think it's some huge deal, I'm just saying it's still stealing, either way you look at it.
- lt 16y agoNo, it's not stealing. This word has a very specific meaning (and emotional baggage associated with it) which is often used to blur the argument (like you did). It's called copyright infrigiment.
- rewind 16y agoWe can easily get lost on the definition of words without looking at what the OP was asking. You are correct based on the specific definition of stealing, but I'm pretty sure the OP meant "taking something of value without paying that value". The OP was obviously using a broader definition, and I used his definitely to answer the question. He uses "piracy" and "stealing" in the same question, so I think his meaning is clear.