Which is moraly (not legaly) worse? Secondhand _ Pirating _ Renting_Lending

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twesterm said:

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 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:

1. Why is my money worth less than yours?
2. 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?
3. Is gaming a necessity?  Why is it alright to steal a game if I can't afford it?

Please answer those three questions.

Consumer goods are consumer goods, there's no line drawn between "necessities" and "luxuries" most of the time - that is, if you've read your Marx.