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1. cynicalsecurity · 1789987718 · focus · HN ↗

   Meanwhile pirates don't see any ads. Make this make sense.

   1. chrisstu · 1789987796 · focus · HN ↗

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      1. Daneel_ · 1789988098 · focus · HN ↗

         Taking the cash from a bank deprives others of the money. Duplicating a video doesn’t deprive another person of anything.

         Piracy is simple: when you make your product more convenient than piracy, people use it. Steam is popular for a reason - no crap, enormous game selection.. it’s just better than pirating. Netflix used to be the same - great selection, no ads.. now look: terrible selection and price is too high.

         1. Brendinooo · 1789989520 · focus · HN ↗

            If a production crew of 1000 people makes a movie and everyone pirates it, you don't think those people will be deprived of anything?

            1. mahboi · 1790008931 · focus · HN ↗

               And they're taking a risk that the movie turns out bad. It does seem like newer movies have become mediocre because they don't want to take risks anymore.

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