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Originally Posted by rogue_librarian
What kind of bizarre argument is that?
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One about as bizarre as one suggesting people will be willing to pay for something they've got for free.
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The point I'm trying to make is that not every download is a lost sale. Few are, in fact.
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Indeed, specially as people take free downloads for granted, part of God's plans for the good and happiness of mankind.
Not every download is a lost sale because people would not buy it otherwise. But if they would not buy it, why the frakk are they reading it?! If there were no free downloads, are you sure they would not be reading a legally bought copy?
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Oh, and it's "copyright violation", not theft, thank you very much.
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It's actually "depriving an author from income" but that would be much too anal...
In any case, think what would happen if you enter a store, take a few items and head for the exit. Someone with a gun would stop you, right? So, that's why you don't usually steal things, not because of law nor morals, but because there's a gentle gun reminding you that you should be a good citizen and pay others for what they provide you.
Guess what? Digital guns don't fright enough! It's you, all shelves full of goodies and your morals alone. Heck, what morals?