Why is there so much negativity toward piracy?

[KLAMarine]

midrange said:

KLAMarine said:

ps3-sales! said:

Why is there so much negativity toward piracy?

Because even though it isn't theft, it can still prove harmful.

It is theft. You are stealing the ability to use the code without the permission of the owner.

Not exactly: stealing a car deprives the original owner of their car. Making a copy of something does not. It's still harmful regardless.