It seems strange to me how many these days openly discuss piracy, and what they are doing, how often, etc.... It's one thing to give vague instructions or point someone towards a website. But to actively say, 'I downloaded X, from Y. It worked great.' and/or 'I've downloaded loads from X, I have over a thousand X, and they all work.' it makes me cringe.

Possibly has to do with age. Piracy started for me by exchanging tapes of Dragon 32 games, and I guess recording the top 40 on a Sunday. You kept a low profile. I didn't think I would get caught. My father was friends with a policeman who was our main source for pirated VHS videos and many games. So I felt whilst it was illegal, nobody gets caught unless you put your head above the parapet. That's the point today, many seem to be a little too carefree. Helping each other out is great, and after all, piracy is about sharing. But do try and cover your tracks. Be sensible.

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 28 points 1 year ago (2 children)

. But to actively say, ‘I downloaded X, from Y. It worked great.’ and/or ‘I’ve downloaded loads from X, I have over a thousand X, and they all work.’ it makes me cringe.

Not evidence of a crime.

[–] Zellith@lemmy.fmhy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I came to confess. I was the 2nd gunman on the grassy knoll.

[–] abrasiveteapot@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Liar, I shot first. You were third

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