Originally Posted by bknab
I completely agree, reminds me of the inconsiderate ***holes at my old job. We had a fridge in the break room, and I might leave a drink in there or maybe a sandwich or something, people would eat my or anyone's food for that matter. The next day I'd get this line, "Hey man, I'm sorry but, I was really hungry so I ate your sandwich, hope its not a big deal."
Yes it's a big deal!! Now I don't have lunch today!
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You are one of those people who keeps comparing software and physical goods, but do not realise that you can't steal software.
Stealing is when victim looses something. I'm sure you wouldn't mind if someone took your sandwitch, copied/cloned it and eaten a copy while leaving your one intact.
It is incorrect when BSA says that when you install pirated software you steal from vendor, simply because if you were forced to buy it you might aswell most likely decide not to.
Even more stupid it is to call downloading software that is free of change in the first place - stealing.