It's just not stealing, you guys can whine all you want and twist the meaning of stealing to a fifth graders understanding but it doesn't change the fact that it is not stealing. Is it wrong or right? That's another debate that is worth having,but weather or not it's "stealing" has an obvious answer which is no. There is no debate

[–] hoodatninja@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I am talking about the ridiculous excuses people use to justify it instead of just owning the action. I don’t care what you call it, but pretending it’s a moral good or something is just ridiculous.

[–] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What's ridiculous about it? Morals are subjective.

If I copy a movie that came out 80 years ago and everyone involved with it is now dead, who am I supposedly 'stealing' from or depriving of anything? Some faceless corporation who claims ownership over someone else's work? How about cases where a movie or show isn't available to buy in your area? Who's getting deprived of anything there?

You can keep your morals to yourself where they belong.

[–] hoodatninja@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I am not arguing a moral stance. I’m talking about providing disingenuous reasoning. I don’t know how many ways I can explain this man. I am saying the reasons people are giving are bad and don’t stand to scrutiny, and they should just stop lying to themselves and everyone around them. I don’t care if you pirate or not. I have made no moral judgment, stop acting as if I have.

I run a Plex server with a dozen friends, what do you think my stance is on the Pirate Bay? The difference between me and the people I’m describing is I take ownership of what I do. I’m not under any illusions. You shouldn’t be either. Just own your behavior, be an adult.