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Originally Posted by rbruce1314
BUT None of us here has ever dared to mention scenario 3 here
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The primary issue is if the individual knows/realizes that it is a dodgy site.
You browse the app store for your mobile device.
A) You see an app "Billion Book Reader". A banner proclaims it to be add supported. There are a couple of five star reviews, proclaiming how easy it is to use, with no one star reviews. You download it, and discover that it has all six volumes of the Harry Potter series (^1). Furthermore, they are free.
Would you be surprised to discover that the books were being legally distributed, with the blessing of the publisher?
B) You see an app "Billion Book Reader". It costs $0.99, with a monthly fee of US$9.99. There are a couple of five star reviews saying that it is nice, and no one star reviews. The description explicitly states that there is no advertising. You decide to try it, and discover that it has most of the material you want.
Would you be surprised to discover that not a single title was offered with the approval, permission, consent, or authorization of the legal copyright holder?
Going to sites with a web browser, it is only slightly easier to determine if the content being offered is legitimate, or is pirated.
^1: I'm using
Harry Potter as an example. I don't remember the specific titles that were available.