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Originally Posted by xg4bx
a large number of people shoplift purely for thrills, i don't think piracy is that much different. i know i get a bit of a rush when i see a book that i had wanted pop up on a pirate site. i am also a compulsive shopper and 'hoarder' of information. i've gotten much better with the piracy end but i'm still a compulsive shopper. i could completely see how someone could get addicted to the rush of getting a book, movie or video game before anyone else has it or feel like they hit the lottery.
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I don't think the two compare at all. I assume that the "thrill" aspect of shoplifting has to do with the risk of being caught. Is there a real risk of being caught downloading a free book or stripping DRM?