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Except that when you copy something you don't steal an existing copy. If the person were not going to buy something because they couldn't afford it, they're not
by carlhjerpe 5y ago
Except that when you copy something you don't steal an existing copy. If the person were not going to buy something because they couldn't afford it, they're not a lost sale. This means there's no monetary loss for the company selling the software, it might even be beneificial as free marketing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeTybKL1pM4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeTybKL1pM4
- throwawayzq 5y agoSure. Worth mentioning cars are also insured, so there is no loss for the owner as they get a "refund". That means there is monetary loss for them. The car maker is also happy to sell them a new car. The only people losing are those in between. Just like with software. You know, those people also work for money.
- carlhjerpe 5y agoI disagree with your way of looking at this, There's monetary loss from the insurance company because someone has to pay someone to make that one specific car that you want to steal, while the software is already written and distribution is free. In the case of software, nobody pays. Hardware, someone always has to pay.
- imtringued 5y ago>Sure. Worth mentioning cars are also insured, so there is no loss for the owner as they get a "refund". The owner of the copyright infringed car would just download his copy of the car again from the manufacturer. Why would insurance be involved?