>Some people, I'm sure, pirate because they can't afford things (though how did they get an iOS device?). I bought a new smartphone last week. I can afford to,

>Some people, I'm sure, pirate because they can't afford things (though how did they get an iOS device?). I bought a new smartphone last week. I can afford to, but it does not obligate me to piss away money on apps (I don't pirate them either). I can not emphasize how significantly higher the cost:value ratio of my phone and service is compared to that of some bullshit apps. How does that saying go, "linux is only free if your time is worthless"?, well, dicking around with apps on your phone is only cheap if your time is worthless. If someone can manage to afford an iphone, it can simultaneously be a good decision and worth it for them and to still have a long way to go before their next most intelligent purchase is pricy glitter for their phone.