Re: Philosophical Quandry: Piracy
Legally, it's wrong. Give them the demo.
Morally, when you've been used and abused by an industry, time after time, people (and especially the more commonly abused) will tend to break the rules.
I am definitely the "try before you buy" kind of person. I have supported the industry, and been *scammed* out of my money time and time again.
So I've "adapted".
If I didn't, "try before I buy" I would be suckered by advertising and gimics, and I would flat out WASTE 3/4 of my purchasing power.
The day that PC games are "rentable" is the day that a good portion of piracy will disappear. (IMHO)
Now, we also have another alternative. Fortunately, we have "Electronics Boutique" in the U.S. For the most part, you can buy anything you want there, and if it SUCKS they will take it back. You don't need a reason. This is the only "legal release" that I've been able to find, to relieve the above quandary.
--Ed
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