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Pluralistic: "If buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing" (pluralistic.net)
submitted 11 months ago by kpw@kbin.social to c/technology@lemmy.world
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The ability to change features, prices, and availability of things you've already paid for is a powerful temptation to corporations.

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[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 90 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Further to that, paying for a product then the seller taking that product away from you without refunding your payment is stealing.

[–] Capricorn_Geriatric@lemm.ee 20 points 11 months ago

Don't forget adjusting for inflation and real money being given back not some shitty gift card

[–] WindowsEnjoyer@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 months ago

YES! This IS stealing!

[–] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 4 points 11 months ago

Man does "Google Nest" come to mind. Buys company. Pushes it all over the place. "Eh, I think we're done. Whole ecosystem useless now."

Which is par for the course with Google and not at all a surprise, but sheesh.