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Subject: More opinion on software copying and protection
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Date: Sat, 10-Aug-85 20:03:13 EDT
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Posted: Sat Aug 10 20:03:13 1985
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I enjoyed Purkiser's last posting - he admitted he possessed pirated 
software.  I am not in support of pirated software, etc., but he was
one of the few who would admit it.

.fl on
WHY WILL SO FEW NET PEOPLE ADMIT TO OWNING PIRATED SOFTWARE?
.fl off

I would really like to hear other rationalizations of software piracy.
This is an invitation to both pirates and preachers:  

For the pirates, how do YOU justify your theft to yourself?
For the preachers, this is a great chance in studying how to convert
people, and teach them not to steal.  What are the best ways to convince
people to stop stealing?

I think my reasons (read: rationalizations) for having stolen software
are similar to his.  I'm in college, and my budget keeps most packages
out of reach.

However, I have also purchased packages after I had pirated versions.
I don't think this is so strange.  Pangs of a guilty conscience, I am
sure.


-- 
John Foust
"I used to be disgusted, but now I'm just amused"