Why Not To Use Pirated Software, Some personal thoughts for debate |
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Why Not To Use Pirated Software, Some personal thoughts for debate |
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Nov 15 2007, 09:33 AM
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Well Gentleman, i must say......... Im not touching this one with a 50 foot pole lol, ill do the same. -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006 |
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Nov 15 2007, 09:40 AM
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Hahaha, I think I'll do the same. After 7 pages, we're about to start going in circles.
The wise one's know when to call it a day |
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Nov 15 2007, 07:52 PM |
.... And tonymiro, I'm usually a nice guy so I'm going to assume you wrote that with the friendly intention of keeping me out of trouble. If that was the case, thank you. Yes it was meant like that (for you and anyone else) and glad you took it as such. Oddly enough in my work I often defend students against the charge of 'collusion' or, more often, 'plagiarism'. Cheers, Tony -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Nov 16 2007, 12:00 AM |
OK guys I'm now going to close the thread. I think we've discussed this one at length and have had the chance to hear different viewpoints and opinions but imo it's getting circular and repetitive. Thank you all for your inputs though - it's been nothing less then interesting .
As a quick, albeit not, exhaustive summary: For many software piracy is a form of theft. It particularly hurts small software designers and manufacturers. For some though this may be an economic necessity for those who can not afford the software. However others feel that in such instances people should instead find and use freeware or shareware alternatives. Many extend the argument to encompass other forms of file-sharing - particularly audio. Here again some feel that it is an economic necessity and argue that it is one that does not 'hurt' the artist. Others disagree. There are differing views as to whether or not software piracy as such may be viewed as vehicle for opposing laws that some see as unjust. Some argue that it is and will lead to an improved, more equitable society; some argue that it is an unlawful activity and that social change happens by other legal means. Apologies if I've glossed a point of view or argument. Final word on the subject from me. Regardless of our personal viewpoints on this a re-iteration: With respect to GMC - software piracy is regarded as the theft of intellectual property and as such GMC cannot and will not condone it, or discussions of file-sharing, cracked software and so on. Cheers everyone for an interesting debate, Tony -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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