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Originally Posted by Ninjalawyer
Books like Harry Potter are wants, not needs (obviously), the whole industry is based on wants. Maybe media companies shouldn't complain when they successfully create a want in people and then don't provide a means for someone to give them their money.
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Can't tell you how many times I've wanted to buy something, only to be stymied by it not being available at any price.
Between overcomplicated rights issues, georestrictions, and just dumb choices on the part of rights holders, sometimes it seems they just can't be bothered to sell you something.
Not saying this 100% justifies piracy, just that it helps explain the temptation.