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Originally Posted by ApK
The existence of worse crimes does not mean that all lesser wrongs should be ignored, or, worse, encouraged.
I don't get the sense that Steve is lacking perspective on this.
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I think his perspective is coming across as if he is the only person it happens to and it is a personal vendetta against him. I'm simply saying that theft happens. It's not right but it does happen.
The important part is what YOU do when the shit hits the fan. I could have never bought a bike again out of fear...
...my customer could never sail in that direction again...
...but that is letting someone else dictate YOUR actions.
I feel its rather dramatic to quit doing something that you love because people prove that theft has been around for ages. It happened, its wrong, now what?
I was raised that you get up, dust yourself off and try again. You don't quit. Quiting is for losers.
I can't speak for others on this thread but I can say this - Steven can try other avenues to advertise his work in order to create a larger income for himself . That is in his control. What Steven cannot do is control the entire human populace (which would be the only way to stop piracy).
Again, let me state: I'm not saying its ok to steal his work or that he has no reason to be upset by torrents. I AM saying it's silly to quit writing over it.