Yes, Unciaa, in some cases the illegal copies do generate future sales, but isn't that something the software developer should have the right to allow or disallow? If you don't have enough money to pay for the movie anyway, does that make it okay to sneak in and watch it?

No.

Software is a priviledge, not a right. Someone not being able to pay for something does not make it right for them to steal it. That's what it is. You can downplay it all you want, but it's theaft however you look at it.

When was the last time you heard about someone pirating a game and liking it so much that they went out and bought it when they had the money? Anyone else want to take a guess at that one?

How would you feel if you walked into work on pay day and your employer said, "You know, we really like the work you do, but we just can't afford to pay you right now. Tell you what: just as soon as we have enough money, we'll go ahead and toss a little of it your way. In the mean time, though, we're going to keep you working for us for free." Think about it.

I don't care what it is or what the reason; piracy is just plain wrong.