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ModLogic 10/21/18 3:16:49 AM #1:	but if it were. then are you all not stealing potential sales now by blocking ads? --- https://i.imgtc.com/PruZV73.png https://imgur.com/lbSi0U3 https://imgur.com/xaRYKZM https://imgur.com/ZngbqJn <cite>ModLogic posted [p:910889706] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>but if it were. then are you all not stealing potential sales now by blocking ads?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ForestLogic 10/21/18 3:17:43 AM #2:	I do sometimes see people who unironically argue that Adblockers should be illegal because of basically that. Fuck that though, lol. --- -Revenant Dracanea- <cite>ForestLogic posted [p:910889723] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>I do sometimes see people who unironically argue that Adblockers should be illegal because of basically that. Fuck that though, lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaiganeer 10/21/18 3:22:24 AM #3:	it's literally theft <cite>Kaiganeer posted [p:910889826] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>it's literally theft</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mega_Luponny462 10/21/18 3:25:26 AM #4:	The ads are unwanted --- https://tinyurl.com/ycvx99c2 / https://tinyurl.com/y97267rh / https://tinyurl.com/y8f7n2rp https://tinyurl.com/y8w3638f / https://tinyurl.com/ya9jxtcs / 462 <cite>Mega_Luponny462 posted [p:910889891] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>The ads are unwanted</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DezDroppedFreak 10/21/18 3:26:36 AM #5:	How is pirating not theft --- Beep bep <.< >.> <.< Hotness: https://imgtc.com/i/6SC3Wu5.jpg <cite>DezDroppedFreak posted [p:910889921] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>How is pirating not theft</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 10/21/18 3:26:47 AM #6:	Yeah it's theft if it's new But like, if Nintendo went around rereleasing certain games, especially ones that were created by now totally defunct (not even acquired) companies then thst means that they'd be profiting off things they didn't make so it's all messed up. That said, they're not likely to rerelease most of the games on their old consoles in any format. So it's the only way most people can get to play seeing as buying used doesn't actually profit the developer. So like. shrugs it really depends. One or more console gens ago, I can't really blame you. --- Pew pew! <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:910889924] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Yeah it's theft if it's new But like, if Nintendo went around rereleasing certain games, especially ones that were created by now totally defunct (not even acquired) companies then thst means that they'd be profiting off things they didn't make so it's all messed up. That said, they're not likely to rerelease most of the games on their old consoles in any format. So it's the only way most people can get to play seeing as buying used doesn't actually profit the developer. So like. shrugs it really depends. One or more console gens ago, I can't really blame you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ModLogic 10/21/18 3:28:32 AM #7:	dont use the website then. do you wrongfully feel that you are entitled to access sites with ads? --- https://i.imgtc.com/PruZV73.png https://imgur.com/lbSi0U3 https://imgur.com/xaRYKZM https://imgur.com/ZngbqJn <cite>ModLogic posted [p:910889953] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>dont use the website then. do you wrongfully feel that you are entitled to access sites with ads?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DezDroppedFreak 10/21/18 3:30:34 AM #8:	Its a false equivalency --- Beep bep <.< >.> <.< Hotness: https://imgtc.com/i/6SC3Wu5.jpg <cite>DezDroppedFreak posted [p:910889990] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Its a false equivalency</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
knutjob 10/21/18 3:37:49 AM #9:	Kind of but websites brought it upon themselves by using nuisance and ocassionally dangerous ads. Adblock is just a digital condom. <cite>knutjob posted [p:910890117] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Kind of but websites brought it upon themselves by using nuisance and ocassionally dangerous ads. Adblock is just a digital condom.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thompson 10/21/18 3:48:48 AM #10:	Ads, especially intrusive and/or annoying ones, very frequently dissuade me from buying the advertized product. So, in the interests of advertizers, it's beneficial for them if my opinion of them and their product remains neutral rather than negative. --- Sigs are rather pointless, except if it's to showcase animation and images. <cite>Thompson posted [p:910890344] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Ads, especially intrusive and/or annoying ones, very frequently dissuade me from buying the advertized product. So, in the interests of advertizers, it's beneficial for them if my opinion of them and their product remains neutral rather than negative.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
shnangyboos 10/21/18 3:59:01 AM #11:	Just remember, this dude takes a real hard-nosed stance on people breaking the law. --- How's my posting? Call http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/182361-human-resource-machine for any comments or concerns. <cite>shnangyboos posted [p:910890519] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Just remember, this dude takes a real hard-nosed stance on people breaking the law.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ModLogic 10/21/18 3:46:58 PM #12:	Thompson posted... Ads, especially intrusive and/or annoying ones, very frequently dissuade me from buying the advertized product. So, in the interests of advertizers, it's beneficial for them if my opinion of them and their product remains neutral rather than negative. hence you are free to stop using website with ads. still doesn't entitle you to "theft". --- https://i.imgtc.com/PruZV73.png https://imgur.com/lbSi0U3 https://imgur.com/xaRYKZM https://imgur.com/ZngbqJn <cite>ModLogic posted [p:910912556] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>Thompson posted...</cite> <quote>Ads, especially intrusive and/or annoying ones, very frequently dissuade me from buying the advertized product. So, in the interests of advertizers, it's beneficial for them if my opinion of them and their product remains neutral rather than negative.</quote> hence you are free to stop using website with ads. still doesn't entitle you to "theft".</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArchiePeck 10/21/18 3:56:40 PM #13:	DezDroppedFreak posted... How is pirating not theft What is being taken? <cite>ArchiePeck posted [p:910913064] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>DezDroppedFreak posted...</cite> <quote>How is pirating not theft</quote> What is being taken?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 10/21/18 3:57:42 PM #14:	Why do you flip flop back and forth between loving/hating piracy and ad blocking Also, piracy is legally, factually, and morally not theft. Same with ad blocking. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.1 <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:910913129] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Why do you flip flop back and forth between loving/hating piracy and ad blocking Also, piracy is legally, factually, and morally not theft. Same with ad blocking.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
catboy0_0 10/21/18 3:58:45 PM #15:	ModLogic posted... then are you all not stealing potential sales now by blocking ads? never do I see ads and think "ya know, I'm gonna go buy that product! this ad that slowed my website to a crawl and is intrusive really swayed my decision making process!" --- I obviously like you at least a little to even talk to you -cornman one day I hope to post a message so great it ends up in someones sig -Two_Dee <cite>catboy0_0 posted [p:910913214] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>ModLogic posted...</cite> <quote>then are you all not stealing potential sales now by blocking ads?</quote> never do I see ads and think "ya know, I'm gonna go buy that product! this ad that slowed my website to a crawl and is intrusive really swayed my decision making process!"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SSJCAT 10/21/18 4:00:15 PM #16:	i dont trust pop up ads at all --- PSN: SUPER_KITTY_JAM FC: SW-2262-4005-7054 <cite>SSJCAT posted [p:910913302] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>i dont trust pop up ads at all</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DezDroppedFreak 10/21/18 6:02:19 PM #17:	ArchiePeck posted... DezDroppedFreak posted... How is pirating not theft What is being taken? Are you being serious or --- Beep bep <.< >.> <.< Hotness: https://imgtc.com/i/6SC3Wu5.jpg <cite>DezDroppedFreak posted [p:910919948] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>ArchiePeck posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DezDroppedFreak posted...</cite> <quote>How is pirating not theft</quote> What is being taken?</quote> Are you being serious or</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkTransient 10/21/18 6:05:23 PM #18:	If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy. --- Proud to be part of the 1% of society that's smart enough to realise Australia is not real. <cite>DarkTransient posted [p:910920121] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
catboy0_0 10/21/18 6:06:21 PM #19:	DarkTransient posted... If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy. it's funny how people still think this. people haven't moved past the days of yore when possessions were physical objects --- I obviously like you at least a little to even talk to you -cornman one day I hope to post a message so great it ends up in someones sig -Two_Dee <cite>catboy0_0 posted [p:910920173] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>DarkTransient posted...</cite> <quote>If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy.</quote> it's funny how people still think this. people haven't moved past the days of yore when possessions were physical objects</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
knutjob 10/21/18 6:06:36 PM #20:	ModLogic posted... Thompson posted... Ads, especially intrusive and/or annoying ones, very frequently dissuade me from buying the advertized product. So, in the interests of advertizers, it's beneficial for them if my opinion of them and their product remains neutral rather than negative. hence you are free to stop using website with ads. still doesn't entitle you to "theft". Impossible to know what ads a site has without exposing yourself to potentially dangerous ones. Websites have made this bed and it's their job to earn back the trust of the consumer. <cite>knutjob posted [p:910920188] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>ModLogic posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Thompson posted...</cite> <quote>Ads, especially intrusive and/or annoying ones, very frequently dissuade me from buying the advertized product. So, in the interests of advertizers, it's beneficial for them if my opinion of them and their product remains neutral rather than negative.</quote> hence you are free to stop using website with ads. still doesn't entitle you to "theft".</quote> Impossible to know what ads a site has without exposing yourself to potentially dangerous ones. Websites have made this bed and it's their job to earn back the trust of the consumer.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DezDroppedFreak 10/21/18 6:06:52 PM #21:	DarkTransient posted... If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy. Are you being serious or --- Beep bep <.< >.> <.< Hotness: https://imgtc.com/i/6SC3Wu5.jpg <cite>DezDroppedFreak posted [p:910920201] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>DarkTransient posted...</cite> <quote>If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy.</quote> Are you being serious or</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Space_Man 10/21/18 6:07:06 PM #22:	Is writing a bad review illegal cus it loses potential sales --- There sure are a lot of different mes just like you have a lot of different yous! I'm going outside to play now I hope all the different yous have fun too. Bye! <cite>Space_Man posted [p:910920214] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Is writing a bad review illegal cus it loses potential sales</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Philoktetes 10/21/18 6:07:20 PM #23:	Yes Adblock is literally stealing from content creators --- I don't think so, Tim. ~~ Pizza Crew ~~ <cite>Philoktetes posted [p:910920226] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Yes Adblock is literally stealing from content creators</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Damn_Underscore 10/21/18 6:09:33 PM #24:	On Neogaf you would get banned for using adblocker, probably the same on resetera --- Shenmue II = best game of all time Shenmue = 2nd best game of all time <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:910920347] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>On Neogaf you would get banned for using adblocker, probably the same on resetera</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
catboy0_0 10/21/18 6:11:54 PM #25:	Damn_Underscore posted... On Neogaf you would get banned for using adblocker, probably the same on resetera the difference being you wouldn't get a virus from ads from those sites and they wouldn't grind the website to a halt unlike gamefaqs --- I obviously like you at least a little to even talk to you -cornman one day I hope to post a message so great it ends up in someones sig -Two_Dee <cite>catboy0_0 posted [p:910920489] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>Damn_Underscore posted...</cite> <quote>On Neogaf you would get banned for using adblocker, probably the same on resetera</quote> the difference being you wouldn't get a virus from ads from those sites and they wouldn't grind the website to a halt unlike gamefaqs</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkTransient 10/21/18 6:12:22 PM #26:	catboy0_0 posted... DarkTransient posted... If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy. it's funny how people still think this. people haven't moved past the days of yore when possessions were physical objects If I were to go and pirate, say, Final Fantasy XV right now... who loses their copy of FFXV? If the answer is "no one", it's by definition not theft. And to be very clear here - I'm not saying "it's not wrong", just "it's not theft". --- Proud to be part of the 1% of society that's smart enough to realise Australia is not real. <cite>DarkTransient posted [p:910920514] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>catboy0_0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DarkTransient posted...</cite> <quote>If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy.</quote> it's funny how people still think this. people haven't moved past the days of yore when possessions were physical objects</quote> If I were to go and pirate, say, Final Fantasy XV right now... who loses their copy of FFXV? If the answer is "no one", it's by definition not theft. And to be very clear here - I'm not saying "it's not wrong", just "it's not theft".</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
catboy0_0 10/21/18 6:13:39 PM #27:	DarkTransient posted... catboy0_0 posted... DarkTransient posted... If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy. it's funny how people still think this. people haven't moved past the days of yore when possessions were physical objects If I were to go and pirate, say, Final Fantasy XV right now... who loses their copy of FFXV? If the answer is "no one", it's by definition not theft. And to be very clear here - I'm not saying "it's not wrong", just "it's not theft". I see you are entrenched in your ignorant ways. I'll leave you be. --- I obviously like you at least a little to even talk to you -cornman one day I hope to post a message so great it ends up in someones sig -Two_Dee <cite>catboy0_0 posted [p:910920581] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>DarkTransient posted...</cite> <quote><cite>catboy0_0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DarkTransient posted...</cite> <quote>If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy.</quote> it's funny how people still think this. people haven't moved past the days of yore when possessions were physical objects</quote> If I were to go and pirate, say, Final Fantasy XV right now... who loses their copy of FFXV? If the answer is "no one", it's by definition not theft. And to be very clear here - I'm not saying "it's not wrong", just "it's not theft".</quote> I see you are entrenched in your ignorant ways. I'll leave you be.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ModLogic 10/21/18 10:04:36 PM #28:	Space_Man posted... Is writing a bad review illegal cus it loses potential sales yes of course --- https://i.imgtc.com/PruZV73.png https://imgur.com/lbSi0U3 https://imgur.com/xaRYKZM https://imgur.com/ZngbqJn <cite>ModLogic posted [p:910932754] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>Space_Man posted...</cite> <quote>Is writing a bad review illegal cus it loses potential sales</quote> yes of course</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Geiki Ganger 10/21/18 10:06:51 PM #29:	Digital piracy is arguably wrong, but it isn't theft as the term is currently legally defined. Blame it on the law being outdated, not on the people who are interpreting it as it is written. --- Nintendo 3DS Friend Code: 3368 - 1137 - 5460 http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q155/Gamecubesupreme/sf7y9s.jpg <cite>Geiki Ganger posted [p:910932874] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Digital piracy is arguably wrong, but it isn't theft as the term is currently legally defined. Blame it on the law being outdated, not on the people who are interpreting it as it is written.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrisbeeDude 10/21/18 10:11:06 PM #30:	How much of an entitled child do you have to be to justify using a product or service while intentionally not paying for it? --- If you're not voting like a black woman, your opinion doesn't matter to me <cite>FrisbeeDude posted [p:910933073] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>How much of an entitled child do you have to be to justify using a product or service while intentionally not paying for it?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anteaterking 10/21/18 10:12:02 PM #31:	Identity Theft "Oh it's not like I'm depriving someone of their identity. I'm just making a copy of it for myself!" To the topic at hand, the difference between piracy and ad blocking is that piracy is not paying for the product/service and getting it anyway, while ad blocking just prevents the seller from attempting to entice you into purchasing something. --- http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg <cite>Anteaterking posted [p:910933130] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Identity Theft "Oh it's not like I'm depriving someone of their identity. I'm just making a copy of it for myself!" To the topic at hand, the difference between piracy and ad blocking is that piracy is not paying for the product/service and getting it anyway, while ad blocking just prevents the seller from attempting to entice you into purchasing something.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 10/21/18 10:14:33 PM #32:	Is squatting in an unused apartment building theft? --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:910933283] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Is squatting in an unused apartment building theft?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamer167 10/21/18 10:15:22 PM #33:	I dislike piracy based on the fact that if everyone started pirating games then companies would stop making profits and would just stop making games. So pirating only works because the majority of other people that play video games will still pay for them. Meh other people are going to pay so why should I?. Pretty greedy way to go about things imo, especially for new titles. <cite>gamer167 posted [p:910933325] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>I dislike piracy based on the fact that if everyone started pirating games then companies would stop making profits and would just stop making games. So pirating only works because the majority of other people that play video games will still pay for them. Meh other people are going to pay so why should I?. Pretty greedy way to go about things imo, especially for new titles.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeoShadowhen 10/21/18 10:21:41 PM #34:	Geiki Ganger posted... Digital piracy is arguably wrong, but it isn't theft as the term is currently legally defined. Blame it on the law being outdated, not on the people who are interpreting it as it is written. Yeah, it seems to be more like a copyright issue as opposed to theft. I could probably be swayed to agree that such acts of piracy would fall completely on the civil side of things. <cite>NeoShadowhen posted [p:910933683] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>Geiki Ganger posted...</cite> <quote>Digital piracy is arguably wrong, but it isn't theft as the term is currently legally defined. Blame it on the law being outdated, not on the people who are interpreting it as it is written.</quote> Yeah, it seems to be more like a copyright issue as opposed to theft. I could probably be swayed to agree that such acts of piracy would fall completely on the civil side of things.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SH_expert44 10/21/18 10:26:24 PM #35:	Is it theft to take a book from a bookstore and take a high resolution picture of every page? --- It's thinking... PSN: REexpert44 <cite>SH_expert44 posted [p:910933927] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Is it theft to take a book from a bookstore and take a high resolution picture of every page?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anteaterking 10/21/18 10:27:59 PM #36:	SH_expert44 posted... Is it theft to take a book from a bookstore and take a high resolution picture of every page? It's considered copyright infringement. --- http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg <cite>Anteaterking posted [p:910933991] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>SH_expert44 posted...</cite> <quote>Is it theft to take a book from a bookstore and take a high resolution picture of every page?</quote> It's considered copyright infringement.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SH_expert44 10/21/18 10:29:02 PM #37:	Anteaterking posted... It's considered copyright infringement. Is it? --- It's thinking... PSN: REexpert44 <cite>SH_expert44 posted [p:910934036] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>Anteaterking posted...</cite> <quote> It's considered copyright infringement.</quote> Is it?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 10/21/18 10:29:56 PM #38:	DezDroppedFreak posted... How is pirating not theft The way I see it, it's the same as getting a game from a garage sale. --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:910934086] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>DezDroppedFreak posted...</cite> <quote>How is pirating not theft</quote> The way I see it, it's the same as getting a game from a garage sale.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 10/21/18 10:34:15 PM #39:	Here's a handy little graphic for the uninformed http://www.devtopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/piracyisnottheft.jpg <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:910934293] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>Here's a handy little graphic for the uninformed http://www.devtopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/piracyisnottheft.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 10/21/18 11:14:53 PM #40:	Darklit_Minuet posted... Here's a handy little graphic for the uninformed http://www.devtopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/piracyisnottheft.jpg Checkmate --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:910936270] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote>Here's a handy little graphic for the uninformed http://www.devtopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/piracyisnottheft.jpg</quote> Checkmate</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkTransient 10/21/18 11:15:22 PM #41:	SH_expert44 posted... Is it theft to take a book from a bookstore and take a high resolution picture of every page? No. But it is piracy. --- Proud to be part of the 1% of society that's smart enough to realise Australia is not real. <cite>DarkTransient posted [p:910936298] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>SH_expert44 posted...</cite> <quote>Is it theft to take a book from a bookstore and take a high resolution picture of every page?</quote> No. But it is piracy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 10/21/18 11:20:27 PM #42:	ModLogic posted... but if it were. then are you all not stealing potential sales now by blocking ads? 1. I don't always block ads 2. Ads don't cost anything to me --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:910936600] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>ModLogic posted...</cite> <quote>but if it were. then are you all not stealing potential sales now by blocking ads?</quote> 1. I don't always block ads 2. Ads don't cost anything to me</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Philoktetes 10/21/18 11:56:50 PM #43:	piracy is theft https://imgur.com/AYyjEL2 --- I don't think so, Tim. ~~ Pizza Crew ~~ <cite>Philoktetes posted [p:910938336] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>piracy is theft https://imgur.com/AYyjEL2</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Philoktetes 10/21/18 11:57:09 PM #44:	why do millennials think they're entitle to get whatever they want for free --- I don't think so, Tim. ~~ Pizza Crew ~~ <cite>Philoktetes posted [p:910938358] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote>why do millennials think they're entitle to get whatever they want for free</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
catboy0_0 10/21/18 11:58:37 PM #45:	Philoktetes posted... piracy is theft https://imgur.com/AYyjEL2 lol --- I obviously like you at least a little to even talk to you -cornman one day I hope to post a message so great it ends up in someones sig -Two_Dee <cite>catboy0_0 posted [p:910938434] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>Philoktetes posted...</cite> <quote>piracy is theft https://imgur.com/AYyjEL2</quote> lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 10/22/18 12:11:04 AM #46:	catboy0_0 posted... DarkTransient posted... If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy. it's funny how people still think this. people haven't moved past the days of yore when possessions were physical objects Ive just quoted your post. Your original post is still in tact. You have not lost your original post. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.1 <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:910938956] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>catboy0_0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DarkTransient posted...</cite> <quote> If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy.</quote> it's funny how people still think this. people haven't moved past the days of yore when possessions were physical objects</quote> Ive just quoted your post. Your original post is still in tact. You have not lost your original post.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
catboy0_0 10/22/18 12:14:48 AM #47:	Rika_Furude posted... catboy0_0 posted... DarkTransient posted... If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy. it's funny how people still think this. people haven't moved past the days of yore when possessions were physical objects Ive just quoted your post. Your original post is still in tact. You have not lost your original post. hmm? --- I obviously like you at least a little to even talk to you -cornman one day I hope to post a message so great it ends up in someones sig -Two_Dee <cite>catboy0_0 posted [p:910939102] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote><cite>catboy0_0 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DarkTransient posted...</cite> <quote> If you want to argue that piracy is wrong, there's definitely grounds to argue that. But arguing that it actually qualifies as "theft" is ridiculous. You aren't depriving someone of their copy; you're making another copy.</quote> it's funny how people still think this. people haven't moved past the days of yore when possessions were physical objects</quote> Ive just quoted your post. Your original post is still in tact. You have not lost your original post.</quote> hmm?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mareen 10/22/18 12:20:32 AM #48:	ModLogic posted... but if it were. then are you all not stealing potential sales now by blocking ads? I don't use adblocker. <cite>Mareen posted [p:910939364] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>ModLogic posted...</cite> <quote>but if it were. then are you all not stealing potential sales now by blocking ads?</quote> I don't use adblocker.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 10/22/18 12:21:27 AM #49:	Philoktetes posted... piracy is theft https://imgur.com/AYyjEL2 By that logic, acquiring a bike from any other store, building your own bike, or buying a used bike is also theft. Because all those would have the exact same effect - the person gets to have a bike while that store owner keeps their bike but doesn't sell it <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:910939403] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>Philoktetes posted...</cite> <quote>piracy is theft https://imgur.com/AYyjEL2</quote> By that logic, acquiring a bike from any other store, building your own bike, or buying a used bike is also theft. Because all those would have the exact same effect - the person gets to have a bike while that store owner keeps their bike but doesn't sell it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 10/22/18 12:22:15 AM #50:	Mareen posted... ModLogic posted... but if it were. then are you all not stealing potential sales now by blocking ads? I don't use adblocker. Thats quite shit from a security point of view --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.1 <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:910939432] in if pirac... [t:77117531]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mareen posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ModLogic posted...</cite> <quote> but if it were. then are you all not stealing potential sales now by blocking ads?</quote> I don't use adblocker.</quote> Thats quite shit from a security point of view</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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