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by 3rd3 4389 days ago
It never occurred to you that you simply cannot afford such a lifestyle? It seems you guys delude yourself into thinking it would be reasonable to fight their business practices with piracy while you are actually providing them with a target by breaking the law.
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commentzorro 4389 days ago
F-That! Of course it's occurred to me I can't afford "such a lifestyle." That's why I steal the content!

Just because I was born into poverty, barely made it out of high school, and lack the genetics, wherewithal and mental acumen to move myself into a better life doesn't mean I'm going to deny myself life's pleasures.

Screw you rich people who _can_ afford the lifestyle. If you want me to play by the rules you've made up for your society then I get what you get. Otherwise, I guess it's civil war across class lines. Then we'll make the rules!

Edit: And don't downvote me if you're going to reply to my comment. Your witty riposte will just get buried too.

Edit to edit: (Apologies to commenter 3rd3)

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sillysaurus3 4389 days ago
Is your position "I'll break the law because I probably won't face consequences"? Would you go to jail for your principles? I'm honestly just curious.
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commentzorro 4389 days ago
No, my position is, "I should not be denied base level entertainment pleasures just because I'm poor." Same goes for base level health care, food, shelter, etc.

Take out the middle man and let the market decide what the price should be. I suspect it will be much less that what's being charged now and, without the middle men, the content creators and performers themselves will make significantly more.

And no I would not go to jail for stealing music, movies, etc. What kind of a society would jail someone for such a minor offense. Oh wait, a corporate oligarchy like most of the first world has become!

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danelectro 4389 days ago
IMHO the best way to bypass the middlemen is to directly put cash into the tip jars of unsigned artists performing live at locations not affiliated with BMI or ASCAP.
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3rd3 4389 days ago
I can't afford it either, btw. (and didn't downvote).
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JacobEdelman 4389 days ago
Wait, I know movie services might be expensive but music seems really cheap. Ever tried http://grooveshark.com/?
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