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[–] LemmysMum@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

As long as a company is making a profit all costs have been covered, all employees, suppliers, and producers have been paid. Those in society who have the means and the will have ensured this product exists and has been paid for and I thank them for their contribution. That allows the rest of humanity to enjoy the socialisation of their contribution to the masses, who have not the means or the will, but who ensure the rest of the system is available and working to support everyone's ability to contribute.

If you want to argue that employees, suppliers, or producers aren't adequately paid, then why is there a profit margin?

[–] potemkinhr@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Just a few days ago I pulled an old Sony's NWZ player as they still have superior audio quality compared to phones. I had to throw it away after 10+ years as the battery died.

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[–] TheFrirish@jlai.lu 4 points 1 year ago

The only "pirating" I do these days is using real debrid and I think that's the lightest pirating you can do since I since have to pay although an extremely small amount compared to a traditional streaming service.

[–] Licensed_to_ill@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I'll pirate anything except indie games. Gotta support the small devs

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