frybread on 02 October 2008
| FaRmLaNd said: Piracy in general is not a good thing. However small musical acts and directors that intentionally leek their work can get huge benefits in the long run. Its better to be known in some way then completely invisible. |
I agree with this. Piracy in general is wrong, but we can all think of a few specifics where it's good. There's always an exception. So the question "Can" piracy be a good thing? Of course, just like speeding, murder, war, etc.
Also, "stealing" is the wrong label to give piracy, as it's easily attacked by pro-pirates since copying doesn't fit the exact definition of theft. Piracy is devaluation of a product, just like lowering someone's land value by polluting.
The best way to fight it is by enforcing the laws we have in place. Law enforcement needs to monitor trackers and give out tickets like they would for speeding. It won't stop it, but it will make it too risky or difficult for most.
