Quote Originally Posted by MecaKane
Replying to the rest of your post at your command.

That's total bull, when you buy an entire album from iTunes you're cheating every retail outlet out of a sale to you, when you buy ANYTHING on direct download from the internet you're cheating retailers, wholesalers even manufacturers out of business and money. That's life; those industries need to find a way to adapt. It's not my responsibility to keep people in their jobs if there's a better way to do things.
Even when I walk to school instead of taking the bus, I'm taking money from the bus company. Should I be forced onto the bus when I can just as easily walk, and get fresh air, while it takes a bit more time to get there? Should I be forced to go out and get a game, CD or movie, when I can download them without leaving my house, while it takes a lot(for movies and games) longer for me to get it?
There's employees at iTunes too you know. How am I cheating them out of money? They're COMPETITORS. If you paid for the download, then fine. But since you don't have a job or money...that doesn't entitle you to steal, yes it is stealing. No one said you should have to take the bus. If you take the bus but not pay the fare, then it's stealing. Sorry Kane, I don't think you debate very well. I much rather disagree with your opinions if they're solid...but it's almost not worth debating. When you get a job and not milk off your parents, you'll see where I'm coming from.

If any of your favorite gaming companies go out of business, they can have you to blame for it.

Quote Originally Posted by Doomgaze
It's been established that it is not stealing, so you can stop using that word
It's amazing how spoiled the internet has made people. Imagine if a company made a movie that costs millions, but didn't sell a copy of it because everyone kept downloading it illegally. The producers don't make any money. That's essentially stealing money from them. How would you feel if you were that producer? You'd feel like you were robbed blind before you even began.