These a good points, and I must admit I hadn't considered the 'looking for alternatives' idea. Anecdotally though, I think over the long term piracy can be bal

These a good points, and I must admit I hadn't considered the 'looking for alternatives' idea. Anecdotally though, I think over the long term piracy can be balanced out. I pirated a load of games and software when I was younger with no disposable income which I have now purchased - I could argue the point I'd never have gotten into some hobbies if I hadn't had the piracy option, and they never would have got the purchase later down the line. Totally get where you're coming from though, I don't think it's as black and white as maybe I had previously thought.