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myLot reputation of 84/100. murtuza89 (298)   ranked 74 out of 2,083 in internet surfer5 months ago

all of us play games on our PC.

We have hundereds of softwares installed in our hard drives. But do you know that more than half of them are pirated!

Yes, piracy is strictly illegal. But still, knowingly or unknowingly people get indulged into it.

Have it happend to you?

are you the True Piracy Proof person?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 79/100. Kool121 (244)   5 months ago

Piracy is disgusting. I have never tried to get stuff through piracy. I have all genuine software installed in my computer. Piracy is bad, it robs the software makers. Thanks.


myLot reputation of 78/100. Fadolf (381)  5 months ago

Sorry, but could you write which software are you using because I'm almost hundred procent sure that you use your PC only for surfing and listening the music. Also, piracy isn't all about software, it is also connected with downloading movies, music and other stuff which can be found on the internet... I agree it robs the software makers, but why do you think Microsoft doesn't stop the piracy? The reason is that Microsoft is acting like a drug dealer, they give you their products to try them (yeah, cracked products are also way of trying products) and then they hope you will eventually come and buy their products because you get used to them and you want to pay for the product you have been using for such a long time (without giving a penny)... I think I was clear enough...

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2. myLot reputation of 85/100. darisingstar (153)   ranked 728 out of 2,083 in internet surfer   5 months ago

It might be illegal but the truth is it is here to stay. Who will pay money when you can get something for cheap or free! People having good source of income may do it but not for majority of us who are not financially well off:(


myLot reputation of 84/100. murtuza89 (298)   ranked 74 out of 2,083 in internet surfer  5 months ago

Yes, I agree with you. Infact the same thing happens with me.
For people like me its very difficult to even purchase a Computer (PC). and over that if we go on installing the genuine softwares, I would run bankrupt.
Its almost impossible to buy softwares from genuine dealers as the cost is hard to bear.
The Office 2007 launched my Microsoft costa about a few thousands of rupees. The Vista OS costs around 15-20,000 in my country. In that case the softwares get costlier than my computer. And definately one cannot afford doing it.

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. iskayz (3090)   ranked 97 out of 2,083 in internet surfer   5 months ago

Hi there!happy

I've never used pirated softwares for my laptop neither. It's risky. But for DVDs and CD movies, yes I have bought some. I know it's illegal but they're everywhere in the market and the price is very affordable.

It's hard to stop people from buying pirated stuffs. As long as there a lot who produce them.

Ciao!wink


myLot reputation of 84/100. murtuza89 (298)   ranked 74 out of 2,083 in internet surfer  5 months ago

Yes you are right.
Its very hard to keep people away from piracy.
Its like keeping the flies away from a heap of sweets.
If we get something for free why pay for it?
That is what everybody thinks for when they go to purchase the pirated copies of stuff.
But think how would you feel if you have spent thousands of dollars in making something and somebody purchases it just for pennies. Its so irritating isnt it?


myLot reputation of 99/100. iskayz (3090)   ranked 97 out of 2,083 in internet surfer  5 months ago

Well, rolleyesthat could be irritating for the part of the true manufacturers. Piracy is I think happening in every country. The advance technology plays a big part to it so it's just like people made it possible for others to do illegal things.

I believe it will be hard to make a solution to this problem. Sad, but it's reality. sad

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4. myLot reputation of 86/100. wyvern501 (125)   5 months ago

Its true that piracy is illegal and it is a crime.... but honestly, most of the people in the world are using pirated stuffs.... why? because its free and/or affordable/cheap.... maybe if you have some money to buy genuine stuffs, then why not? genuine stuffs are much reliable than pirated ones, but what can you expect for those who can really afford genuine stuff?..... I my self uses pirated stuffs as it is very cheap and very affordable for all.... sometimes, it is free.... it really depends on many aspects.... so don't blame peoples who are pirated users....

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5. myLot reputation of 78/100. Fadolf (381)   5 months ago

I have to admit that almost all of tge software installed on my PC is illegal and it came from the piracy sources. The reason why I am using this software is because I'm still a student and I can't afford buying all the expensive software I use (Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Visual Studio,...). As I'm still not making money with the software I use I don't want to pay for it, but I'm sure thar one day I will certainly pay for it. I'm not against the piracy because piracy helps to develop software, protocols used and so, but I'm against overusage of it. I hope you understood what was on my mind. Take care and happy myLotting.


myLot reputation of 86/100. wyvern501 (125)  5 months ago

you certainly are right.... and you hit it in the right spot.... heheheh....

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6. myLot reputation of 57/100. wanpisu (195)   ranked 393 out of 2,083 in internet surfer   5 months ago

I used to install pirated software especially games when I'm still studying. But now I got a job I bought all my software and games. I know if we don't support the games or software developer by buying the original game or software, in the future you will not have any games to play because the developer will not release games anymore. Why? Because they don't have fund to pay their programmer.

 
7. myLot reputation of 66/100. diamania (1737)   5 months ago

I bet I have downloaded for more than 50.000 dollar worth of piracy. Do I feel guilty? No. It's the responsibility of companies to secure their products and to keep prices affordable.


myLot reputation of 66/100. diamania (1737)  5 months ago

Not to mention the amount of music I downloaded. But guess what in my country it's completely legal as long as you don't share it. lol


myLot reputation of 84/100. murtuza89 (298)   ranked 74 out of 2,083 in internet surfer  5 months ago

Well you must be very lucky that you are still not being caught by the companies whose softwares you have pirated. If at all they come to know the amount of piracy you carried out, You will be in Jail forever.:) he he.

 
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