Ten Golden Rules of videogame piracy

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Lord N said:

Garcian Smith said:

stof said:
It's hard to argue with point 10 though

 

This is the truth.

@ DaSimkin: I hate that whole "but piracy isn't stealing!!" defense that pirates love to trot out. While technically true, stealing is the closest common analogue to piracy that exists in the realm of illegal activity. That's why people compare the two all the time via analogies. So, deal with it. What you're doing is illegal and probably hurtful to certain people, and to the games industry as a whole. Even if you continue to pirate games, at least be honest with yourself about that.

 

I'm sorry, but you can't just change the definition of a word to bolster your argument. You don't need a common analogue. What we're talking here already has a definition, as does theft. To keep arguing that it's theft is just willful ignorance on your part.

 

I disagree... the closest common analog would be if someone bought Rice Crispy Treats... and then copied the recipe, made Rice Crispy Treats and gave them away. 

Which actually isn't illegal to my knowledge.  Only if they sold it... I think  maybe.

There is a great story about Pepsi reporting a guy who tried to sell them Coke's secret Recipes.

Piracy is just illegal because it's so easy.

Or for the pirate.  Getting your baked goods from your friend instead of your local bakery because they are of the same quality and the baked goods you are getting are free.