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What do you all think about piracy? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 4 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Pirated and OS software are different things, obviously. But would you prefer one over the other? I'm thinking of switching to both OS software AND pirated software. Just want opinions and tips from this community.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

If a provided service is good and made accessible reasonably, I’ll use it and happily pay. As soon as it is intentionally obtuse or consumer hostile, say no more; I take to the seas.

But in all cases, I prefer FOSS first. It is generally better, more secure, has more vibrant communities, and represents a dying breed of freedom that we all need.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This is the way. The same goes for media too. Look at the state of streaming services, DRM, and digital storefronts, it's a shitshow

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

What's hilarious is, Netflix damn near killed piracy completely. Until every single network decided to do it themselves.

They forgot the most important part of piracy. Access.

I am NOT paying for your entire streaming service if I want to watch a movie.

Not to mention, a LOT of older movies should be in the public domain by now, and therefore free to watch. But nope, in fact, many older movies are simply gone. Never to be seen again.