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by mcdoug 3416 days ago
That's yet a different issue. Watching an old episode of Seinfeld does not violate anyone's privacy.

Theft: you have a painting. I took it.

Copyright infringement: You painted a painting. I took a picture of it and sold/gave away prints to all my friends.

Violation of privacy: I got into your phone and looked at all your dick pics.

Warrantless search: The police got into your phone and looked at all your dick pics, possibly finding evidence of a crime.

They are different issues which can look similar at times, but are actually completely separate. Pretending like they are is just adding muck to this discussion.

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There's one more separate issue.

Piracy: You have a ship. I climbed aboard, murdered some of your crew, and took control of your ship or stole some of your belongings.

English words admit to multiple, distinct definitions.
Yes, that's completely the same thing as downloading a movie illegally.