Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - Software piracy: is there a justification?

Cloudbringer · 01-10-2002, 05:32 PM

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Originally posted by Jorath Calar:
I think as along as you are not making money from using software, and by that I mean not games, then it's okey to use it. I have a pirated version of 3d Studio max, I'm learning how to use it and as soon as I get a job using it, then I'll pay for it (well in theory). I never pirate games cause their prices are not as insane as applications.

I'm going to hell right?

Sorry, but copying a program of any sort that is being sold by it's creator or the company who developed it is considered software piracy. If the program is shareware or freeware it's different. The people who worked on creating the program have to feed and clothe themselves too. Every copy that is stolen instead of purchased is less income and less incentive to improve the program or create new ones. And those of us who buy software pay more because of it.

I don't expect my dentist to fill a tooth for me and not pay him nor do I think I can walk out of store with an armload of groceries or jewelry without paying, so I have to expect to pay for the software too. I won't say I've never used pirated software, but I try not do knowingly do so now.

[ 01-10-2002: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ]

01-10-2002, 05:32 PM	#12
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	quote: Originally posted by Jorath Calar: I think as along as you are not making money from using software, and by that I mean not games, then it's okey to use it. I have a pirated version of 3d Studio max, I'm learning how to use it and as soon as I get a job using it, then I'll pay for it (well in theory). I never pirate games cause their prices are not as insane as applications. I'm going to hell right? Sorry, but copying a program of any sort that is being sold by it's creator or the company who developed it is considered software piracy. If the program is shareware or freeware it's different. The people who worked on creating the program have to feed and clothe themselves too. Every copy that is stolen instead of purchased is less income and less incentive to improve the program or create new ones. And those of us who buy software pay more because of it. I don't expect my dentist to fill a tooth for me and not pay him nor do I think I can walk out of store with an armload of groceries or jewelry without paying, so I have to expect to pay for the software too. I won't say I've never used pirated software, but I try not do knowingly do so now. [ 01-10-2002: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ] __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)