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From: bob@jacobs.CS.ORST.EDU (robert s. richardson)
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Subject: Re: Software thieves (was Re: Software theives)
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Date: 20 Aug 89 00:07:47 GMT
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I used to feel the same way Robert does.  But a few years ago when I
started selling my own program for the C64 (Sequel BBS, which I wanted
to sell for $29 and the publisher wanted to sell for $59) got heavily
pirated.  I was pissed.  Then I realized what I hipocrite I was.

Over the past couple years I have purchased everything I use regularly,
bought some used games, and covered up the remaining disks with useful
PD stuff.  And I feel great.  I also erased all my videos and am now
searching for used copies at video stores.

So, now you have a confession of a reformed pirate.  I hope other
folks follow my example.

By the way, does anybody have a used Marble Madness they'd like to sell?
I do miss that game.  (And a used VHS BladeRunner, Aliens, Brazil, or
Ferris Bueller would be welcome as well.)

Enough preaching, thanks for listening,
| Bob Richardson     (or, for you UNIX buffs: bob@jacobs.cs.orst.edu) |
| 218 NW 21st #2           Corvallis, OR  97330          503-758-5018 |
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