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[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This needs to clarify digital piracy (even though the term already implies that) so people stop comparing renting physical things and spaces to it.

[–] kamen@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I would download a car if I could.

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Make a copy of a car, meaning nothing has been taken away from anyone else? Me too, absolutely!

[–] 2bR02b@lemmy.one -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If creating legitimate copies is how someone makes money, you creating a bootleg copy deprives them of revenue and is thus stealing.

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

No, it's copyright infringement.

[–] ruck_feddit@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Exactly. If I bought a movie on Amazon, and Amazon stops existing, do I receive a physical copy/the ability to download my media? I paid for it.

[–] Sekki@lemmy.ml 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think we have to rephrase the meme here. If I BOUGHT a game on steam I do not own it even though I basically bought my own copy. I dont think rental or paying for a service is the same. They should just not disguise paying for a service as buying a product.

[–] ruck_feddit@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

I agree. Amazon is unique in that you pay for each piece of media individually