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Pluralistic: "If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing" (pluralistic.net)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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The ability to change features, prices, and availability of things you've already paid for is a powerful temptation to corporations.

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[–] [email protected] 89 points 1 year ago (3 children)

People are always on here arguing about whether pirating is stealing or not. I do think it’s stealing I just can’t bring myself to give a fuck about these large corporations. They have been stealing from the people for years.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago

Yeah I really don't care if I'm stealing in this context, I care if I'm stealing from independent content creators. Another thing is I know I can't afford all the music I listen to, but I can afford to go to shows of my favorite artists. Piracy is often completely transparent of any content distribution strategies so I find it a great way to explore music.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

I'd probably argue digital piracy isn't theft. It's quality control.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

you cant steal something that isnt fucking physically real

am i stealing smells and sounds from my neighbors

no democrat city judge would side with a corpo over a random joe with a bangin lawyer

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Your last sentence sounds unhinged but I agree wtiu the rest

[–] [email protected] -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What would you call it if you make a contract with a gardener, they make your entire garden and then you don't pay them. Since it's not stealing, where is the harm, right?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Er… first off, you signed a contract. Second, you’d be stealing their labor. Their physical labor.