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Originally Posted by Yamada
A person didn't pay for it, but took it anyway, it's theft. Then it gets really laughable (particularly in software) when the opining goes "I'll download it to try, then buy if I like".
Really?
Yeah, right.
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"Try before you buy" exists. People do it all the time with library books, music heard for free, TV programs,... They do it with software, too. There is some rationale behind not paying immediately (i.e. to avoid rewarding those who provide crap, and to avoid the feeling of being swindled when buying said crap). There is rationale to pay for something after trying it for free (to show appreciation and encourage similar endeavors in the future). We are more complicated than you think.