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say it louder for the back: Culture shouldn't exist only for those who can afford it (slrpnk.net)
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https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/ultrakill-dev-says-its-fine-to-pirate-his-game-if-you-dont-have-money-to-spare-culture-shouldnt-exist-only-for-those-who-can-afford-it/

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Chad.

But also PSA - remember to support (buy or donate) the artists & especially foss peeps when you can. In not sure how else can we start to change the mentality of the people.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Pirated many things when I was student. When I started earning a living I realized that the amount they ask for is really not excessive so started paying for several media, but they keep insisting on making sure that what you pay has less usage value than what you pirate. Stopped buying CD when one was designed to not play on my computer. Stopped paying for movies since they decide to tell you where and when you are supposed to watch them.

I gladly pay for books (which half of the time I then pirate to read on my eReader) and video games but the other digital media are trying to establish a toxic relationship and I'll have none of it.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I've pirated things I've already paid for and own so many times. The ease of use and drm restriction free access of piracy just can't be beat some times.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It really sucked when I figured out that I don't own my Kindle library.

Or do I? 😇

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I downloaded my library of Kindle books and ripped the DRM out of them just last month. Now they're safely tucked in my cloud drive as well as a physical drive.