Thread: What is piracy?
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Old 05-29-2012, 07:47 AM   #38
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Originally Posted by Joshua.P View Post
Regardless of the definition of piracy, I think in some (and even most), circumstances it is perfectly ethical and justified. I have no issue downloading a film if I already saw it at the cinema. And if I already have the paperback and want to read the book on my kindle I'm going to "pirate" it and download it off the net. This maybe technically illegal but it is a victimless crime.
It's only "victimless" in your own mind. Does seeing a film at the cinema entitle you to a free DVD? If not, why do you believe it's justifiable to illegally download it?
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