re Piracy, its Pride -- for the technical challenge of getting something gratis. the fact it cost money ('greed') doesn't factor into it. Proud of the ability to acquire at no cost to the individual.
For me that's what it was - I gathered quite a collection of shit I never even used or played (apps, media), just because I could (before Napster). For the friends of mine with no technical chops who I taught how to pirate, there was no pride, it was pure greed.