First, I'm a bit starstruck by getting a reply from tptacek, I feel validated that I wasn't totally off base. Silly, I know. Thank you for your reply and you ar

First, I'm a bit starstruck by getting a reply from tptacek, I feel validated that I wasn't totally off base. Silly, I know. Thank you for your reply and you are of course right, I appreciate you also putting this into context (tv smart cards). As I said, I was probably overly dramatic. My point was that normally we explain piracy by "it is an easier way of enjoying ..." and I can agree with that, but few things are easier to use (and pay for) than Spotify. I can see your point about researching their content protection. Edit: Wow, learned my lesson, don't express admiration. I guess I just don't get the downvoting without leaving a comment.