twesterm on 22 October 2009
| scottie said: "But by going by that logic, you could then say since I can't afford x I can just take x whether x is a necessity or just something I want. Is that right or does that for some reason only apply to games?" Lets put that to the test. I'll go back and copy down what I said, inserting the word milk in several places "Stealing a bottle of milk does not in any way, shape or form detract from the net wealth of anyone." Oh wait, that's not true "But the only reason you have put forward as to why stealing milk is bad is because then you don't buy milk that you otherwise would have." Oh wait, there was another reason presented. That you detract from the wealth of someone else Not comparable at all. |
OK, so lets say this. Let us assume that if you budgeted for one game every two months but there are two games you want now. Since you can only afford one game, as absurd as it is, it's a victomless crime to pirate that second and not just wait until next month.
So now lets assume that I budgeted two games every two months and I want the same two games. I have budgeted for two games so I buy the two games.
Since you're assuming that situation is perfectly acceptable that brings about several questions besides the fact you think stealing is alright:
- Why is my money worth less than yours (and lets assume we're both using the same currancy so we can avoid the obvious lawl US$ joke)?
- If an unexpected expense comes up that makes it so I can only afford one game this two month period, can I pirate the other game guilt free?
- What is wrong with simply waiting a month or some amount of time to get that 2nd game?
- Is gaming a necessity? Why is it alright to steal a game if I can't afford it?
Please answer those four questions.
