Is Piracy Really A Theft?

Discussion in 'Movies, Music & TV' started by theblogger, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. TheNoose

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    #21
    Good thinking there... wait, no it's not. I can't afford a Ferrari, that doesn't mean I'm going to go pirate one.

    Edit: shit, someone already said this... they even used Ferrari too. Sigh.
     
    TheNoose, Mar 5, 2009 IP
  2. mikebx

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    #22
    in a way it is, i wouldn't download pirated movies
     
    mikebx, Mar 6, 2009 IP
  3. PiracyPayback

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    #23
    Am possibly from the school that agree it is theft though hate any comparisons to more tangible theft. Fact of the matter is that media producers are not yet doing themselves any favors in making it easier to access music/movies in the digital age. Until they do, piracy will remain a biggie
     
    PiracyPayback, Nov 15, 2009 IP
  4. tp-link

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    #24
    I think piracy still a thieves :D
     
    tp-link, Nov 15, 2009 IP
  5. Achiever

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    #25
    we canr says that the piracy is theft not fully but still we can say in some percent it is also same as theft because by piracy the individual can gain access to the facility without paying any charges.
     
    Achiever, Dec 3, 2009 IP
  6. cormierl20

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    #26
    i for myself gets a lot of benefits through piracy...like those cds, dvds, softwares...theyre really cheap and is just like the original one...
     
    cormierl20, Dec 3, 2009 IP
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    #27
    yes indeed piracy is a theft..
     
    princess_nups, Dec 4, 2009 IP
  8. Desdichata

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    #28
    Despite all the arguements it boils down to taking something that is not yours is stealing. We learned that kindergarten.
     
    Desdichata, Dec 4, 2009 IP
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    #29
    I think that Piracy is a theft and the person who is associated with the piracy should be punished.
     
    mukeshgbg, Dec 4, 2009 IP
  10. tubek

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    #30
    Piracy is theft for me
     
    tubek, Dec 5, 2009 IP
  11. ChrisTurn

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    #31
    piracy is normal :confused:
     
    ChrisTurn, Dec 5, 2009 IP
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    #32
    I do not think so. In fact it enhances the need for music
     
    johagulo, Dec 6, 2009 IP
  13. Deus Ex

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    #33
    It's theft but who doesn't do it?
     
    Deus Ex, Dec 6, 2009 IP
  14. Moruz

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    #34
    Just imagine that you have worked really hard and created a software that you want to sell to many people. Now if someone creates multiple copies of the same, your revenue will take a toll....this is the downside of piracy.
     
    Moruz, Dec 6, 2009 IP
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    #35
    Yes i do agree. Somebody works hard for months or may be years for his creation and when the time comes to reap, somebody else pockets and get rich, by simply doing nothing but copying the work.
    Ideally one should eat his own fruit not to eye on somebody.
     
    reliable56, Dec 7, 2009 IP
  16. sonymoney

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    #36
    yes indeed. Someone works on the software for months and if you don't buy it its a theft. Dont encourage piracy
     
    sonymoney, Dec 7, 2009 IP
  17. Oceanus

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    #37
    It doesn't seem like it would be piracy, but you are still getting something for free when you should be paying for it. Someone is losing money because of you. That is piracy.
     
    Oceanus, Mar 29, 2011 IP
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    #38
    According to me piracy is theft.
     
    gillcrist32, Apr 4, 2011 IP
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    #39
    I dont think its "STEALING"
     
    rain21, Apr 5, 2011 IP
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    #40
    It is the smoothest way of stealing something. 100% theft.
     
    Banners Mall, Apr 15, 2011 IP