• PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de
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    6 months ago

    I pirate tons of crap but there’s nothing more obnoxious than a pirate trying to convince themselves and others they’re somehow morally superior for doing so. “Piracy actually helps the industry” type cope. If you can’t download a game without shutting the fuck up about it, crime isn’t for you.

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      6 months ago

      Bragging and being generally a prick about it is what will give the attention to it necessary to justify invasive government policies to stifle it.

      In other words shut the fuck up before you draw attention.

      E: I don’t mean you I mean the person in the story

      • otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        5 months ago

        It’s almost like certain people these days have a Disneyfied definition of “piracy” and like to envision themselves as BFFs w/ drunk Depp —parading around, and blathering on about the world owing them a favor. 🤔 Where did that come from? 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • Stupendous@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    Just play the games. People can’t just do things without trying to make it out to be some sort of righteous thing