Thread: Internet Piracy

Originally Posted by LucidFlanders

How are you going to know if the game is crappy if you have never played it?

Demos, trailers, previews, reviews, metascores, etc. It's not perfect, but there are many ways to get a handle on a game's quality.

Originally Posted by LucidFlanders

I normally buy my video games, right now i am buying a crap load through steam, hey, it's cheap! you can also get some mega mega deals.

And I support 100% the efforts of Valve. I have never pirated a game that was released on Steam.

Originally Posted by Serkat

Yes, I have performed copyrighted songs in private. That's not copyright infringement.

I enjoy copyrighted games in private. Neither is that.

Originally Posted by RedfishBluefish

But does that reward have to take the form of a government-protected monopoly (especially one lasting 90 years)? I suspect not.

I agree. The government has gone way overboard here. The copyright, whatever form it takes, should only have an effect for years, not decades, and yes, it should be independent of government.

Originally Posted by adam has a dream

Just a question, have you ever tried to make money being in a band?
In Melbourne, the whole music scene is ridiculously competitive, which makes it hard for anyone but the most talented or promoted bands to make a living from their music.

No. I've also never tried to be a professional athlete or Hollywood actor. Musicians know damn well what they're getting in to. Besides, if they don't make it, their music isn't being sold anyway. At least not in a big way. Selling CDs behind the garage doesn't count.

Originally Posted by adam has a dream

As for writing music, trust me it takes a lot of effort. I think you may have forgotten the next few parts: rehearsing said music with band, playing it at shows and then recording it to perfection. Not an easy task at all, actually it's a full-time job.

Tell that to Mozart.