[zdragnar]

The value of art is in the experience of observing it (excepting the case of proxy transactions for money laundering).

A picture or video of a bike doesn't substitute for an actual bike if you need to ride it to the store.

An illicit digital copy of a song, however, is pretty fungible for an officially licensed digital copy.

I am much more inclined to suggest we look for better business models to support creators than compel them to live in poverty for my amusement (or deny their children the right to manage their estate).