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This analogy really doesn't work, because taking something deprives someone of something they would've otherwise had. If you have the means to buy a piece of s
by kaibee 6y ago
This analogy really doesn't work, because taking something deprives someone of something they would've otherwise had. If you have the means to buy a piece of software and pirate instead to save money, then sure, I think you can make a case that it is 'taking'. When you're pirating something that you would've never been able to buy, who are you depriving of anything? I guess you're depriving those who have the means to buy that software of the exclusivity of their position, but is that something that they get to 'own'?
- nitrogen 6y agodepriving those who have the means to buy that software of the exclusivity of their position I'm gradually realizing that this probably plays a larger effect in society than we think. Like the ancient parable of the prodigal son, whose faithful brother was jealous that the rebel was celebrated in the end. Maybe it also plays out in lifelong CS devotees vs. CS-for- the-money people -- the nerds might feel that they have "earned" CS more, and the dayjob folks might not appreciate the depth of understanding that comes from the dedication of the lifelong devotees?