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I'm not sure I see the point in arguing that piracy is or isn't justifiable. It's happening and it seems to be increasing. The sad fact is that it's easier to p
by sarvinc 14y ago
I'm not sure I see the point in arguing that piracy is or isn't justifiable. It's happening and it seems to be increasing. The sad fact is that it's easier to pirate than it is to pay. I pay for cable, HBO, Showtime, etc. but exclusively use a Mac Mini and torrent everything. Do I feel that what I'm doing is justifiable, no. Is it easier for me, yes.
- Tycho 14y agoOnly if you're obsessed with watching something specific. If I wanted to watch a film, it's much easier to pick something off iTunes or Netflix than download a torrent. If they don't have exactly the thing I wanted to watch, I could go and pirate it... or, you know, just watch something else. I think lots of people are too obsessive about their media consumption for their own good. The prevalence of torrents is symptomatic.
- sarvinc 14y agoSorry for the late reply. "Only if you're obsessed with watching something specific." I take issue with the word "obsessed" but I agree with you point. I'll even, try to, do you one better; if I want to watch something it's easier for me to turn on the T.V. "I think lots of people are too obsessive about their media consumption for their own good. The prevalence of torrents is symptomatic." I'm not sure I'm following you. If I do understand you then I think you're wrong here. It's a bit like saying people are too picky about the music they listen to; the Billboard's top 50 should be enough for them etc.