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Originally Posted by HarryT
It's pretty easy to steal from your local grocery store, too. Most people, however, would not do so on the grounds that it's wrong, not because it's hard to do.
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You're preaching to the choir, Harry. Sadly I think many people just don't get the ethical implications of downloading stuff without paying. It doesn't feel like stealing to them. If you ask them about it and actually make them think about it, they usually come up with a list of rationalizations. I've only met a couple of people who have actually said they realized they were stealing in a way but they weren't going to pay for something if they could get it for free without getting caught.