Comments on: How Can We Wipe out Piracy? http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: BigEd http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-740859 BigEd Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:18:29 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-740859 Here is what's happening: As consumers, when you buy something, you want to be respected, and this means that if you are not satisfied with what you purchased, you can return it, or exchange it for something you really like. Also, if bu buy for instance, a car, you want that car supported with spare parts and service. You want the things you buy to last and serve you for years. Well, the entertainment industry and the software companies don't care about that. They want to sell, but they don't want to support you. They change the operating systems, and then your software doesn't work anymore. To upgrade, you have to pay a hefty price. Why? If you already hava a licence to use a software, it should be either supported for its life, or get a free upgrade. If your miovie dvd gets damaged and doesn't play anymore, since you bought the right to watch the movie, it should be replaced for free. Well, this doesn't happen, so people takes matters in their own hands, and they get their free software upgrades and free backup movies of songs, etc. That's what it is about. If you can get free upgrades if you have already a licence for a product, or you own the right to watch a movie or listen to a song, then, why should you pay for it again? Tha't why there is piracy. The pople who do not want to piracy to exist, are the ones helping to create it. It is called GREED. Here is what’s happening:
As consumers, when you buy something, you want to be respected, and this means that if you are not satisfied with what you purchased, you can return it, or exchange it for something you really like. Also, if bu buy for instance, a car, you want that car supported with spare parts and service. You want the things you buy to last and serve you for years. Well, the entertainment industry and the software companies don’t care about that. They want to sell, but they don’t want to support you. They change the operating systems, and then your software doesn’t work anymore. To upgrade, you have to pay a hefty price. Why? If you already hava a licence to use a software, it should be either supported for its life, or get a free upgrade. If your miovie dvd gets damaged and doesn’t play anymore, since you bought the right to watch the movie, it should be replaced for free. Well, this doesn’t happen, so people takes matters in their own hands, and they get their free software upgrades and free backup movies of songs, etc. That’s what it is about. If you can get free upgrades if you have already a licence for a product, or you own the right to watch a movie or listen to a song, then, why should you pay for it again? Tha’t why there is piracy. The pople who do not want to piracy to exist, are the ones helping to create it. It is called GREED.

]]> By: David Crandall http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-715228 David Crandall Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:27:32 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-715228 One is unwilling to save up $3,000 for new software...but one would be willing to pay $10,000-$30,000 for a vehicle that looks cool and has fancy, yet NEEDLESS junk when you can get a USED car for 10% of the cost...that seems silly. If you pirate, why don't you carjack, too? Pirates are so fond of taking away from hard working people like software developers, why not take away from motor vehicle manufacturers as well? Gah, it's sick. One is unwilling to save up $3,000 for new software…but one would be willing to pay $10,000-$30,000 for a vehicle that looks cool and has fancy, yet NEEDLESS junk when you can get a USED car for 10% of the cost…that seems silly.

If you pirate, why don’t you carjack, too? Pirates are so fond of taking away from hard working people like software developers, why not take away from motor vehicle manufacturers as well?

Gah, it’s sick.

]]> By: theemperor http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-701339 theemperor Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:26:59 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-701339 theres only one way to stop piracy...Shut Down the INTERNET!!! theres only one way to stop piracy…Shut Down the INTERNET!!!

]]> By: six http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-679003 six Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:25:28 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-679003 Chris, you really make me laugh. If everyone that pirated, were to write software blogs to get it free - the internet would be close to breaking point with crap. Piracy is here to stay, wether you like it or not. You DO know, that Apple's Logic Pro used to be UNCRACKABLE - via a dongle. The dongle contained part of the actual software and was HEAVILY encrypted. Why do you think Apple GOT RID OF IT ? And then lowered its price by 2/3rds? Piracy is actually quite good them. It increases the user base by a huge amount - it helps generate even more momentum for the brand. And if piracy is so bad, then why is there more software then ever being released? The Mac platform NEVER had it as good as we do now.... You will never stop piracy, but I think the only way to keep it at its present levels is for companies to put more attention on customer value and service. Far to often, the pirated version of a piece of software is *better* than the legit retail - as it has had any crippling anti copy/DRM removed. Cheers, 6 Chris, you really make me laugh.

If everyone that pirated, were to write software blogs to get it free – the internet would be close to breaking point with crap.

Piracy is here to stay, wether you like it or not.

You DO know, that Apple’s Logic Pro used to be UNCRACKABLE – via a dongle. The dongle contained part of the actual software and was HEAVILY encrypted.

Why do you think Apple GOT RID OF IT ? And then lowered its price by 2/3rds?

Piracy is actually quite good them. It increases the user base by a huge amount – it helps generate even more momentum for the brand.

And if piracy is so bad, then why is there more software then ever being released? The Mac platform NEVER had it as good as we do now….

You will never stop piracy, but I think the only way to keep it at its present levels is for companies to put more attention on customer value and service.
Far to often, the pirated version of a piece of software is *better* than the legit retail – as it has had any crippling anti copy/DRM removed.

Cheers,

6

]]> By: Eric Cartman http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-677843 Eric Cartman Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:36:18 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-677843 There is only one way to stop piracy of movies, music, books, software, Microsoft, games etc. Close peoples internet connection down that engage in it. People can get a letter of warning that if they don't stop they will lose the internet connection. There is only one way to stop piracy of movies, music, books, software, Microsoft, games etc.

Close peoples internet connection down that engage in it. People can get a letter of warning that if they don’t stop they will lose the internet connection.

]]> By: Steve Jared http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-677595 Steve Jared Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:46:53 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-677595 As a composer-pianist who stayed in music school til 27 and took piano lessons for 30 years I take issue with those who think this investment should be worth nothing. I'll release my cds through my own company and avoid the musicombine. As a composer-pianist who stayed in music school til 27 and took piano lessons for 30 years I take issue with those who think this investment should be worth nothing.
I’ll release my cds through my own company and avoid the musicombine.

]]> By: Chris Luckenbaugh http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-677376 Chris Luckenbaugh Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:51:42 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-677376 copyright violations, piracy ect needs to be better enforced! that will certainly decrease the amount of piracy, remember piracy is 100% stealing. copyright violations, piracy ect needs to be better enforced! that will certainly decrease the amount of piracy, remember piracy is 100% stealing.

]]> By: Emperor_Zot http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-677076 Emperor_Zot Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:16:01 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-677076 Mr. Piirillo, If You've Read The Copyright Bylaws Which I don't Think You Did In Complete. You Would Know That When Someone Owns A Dvd They've Already Purchased They Are Allowed By The Copyright Bylaws Allowed To Make "One" Thats "1" Backup For Personal Use. Once The Original Medium Is Sold/Given Away Said Party Must Destroy The Copy Or They Will Have Violated The Copyright Bylaws. Please Before You Post Something Please Make Sure You Have All Your Facts Straight. I Have Friend Who Is An FBI Agent And Cleared This Up With Him, Copying Media You Already Is Legal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mr. Piirillo,
If You’ve Read The Copyright Bylaws Which I don’t Think You Did In Complete. You Would Know That When Someone Owns A Dvd They’ve Already Purchased They Are Allowed By The Copyright Bylaws Allowed To Make “One” Thats “1″ Backup For Personal Use. Once The Original Medium Is Sold/Given Away Said Party Must Destroy The Copy Or They Will Have Violated The Copyright Bylaws. Please Before You Post Something Please Make Sure You Have All Your Facts Straight. I Have Friend Who Is An FBI Agent And Cleared This Up With Him, Copying Media You Already Is Legal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: borat http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-677033 borat Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:24:23 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-677033 i agree with mattb4rd mainly because ninjas can do almost anything i agree with mattb4rd mainly because ninjas can do almost anything

]]> By: Jeff Norris http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-677014 Jeff Norris Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:46:49 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-677014 The community needs to support the laws! Plain and simple don't support piracy in any format, and allow law enforcement to work. The community needs to support the laws! Plain and simple don’t support piracy in any format, and allow law enforcement to work.

]]> By: Brandon http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-676999 Brandon Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:06:03 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-676999 Yeah, just keep giving the rich more and more. SOUNDS GREAT YOU FAGGOT. Yeah, just keep giving the rich more and more.
SOUNDS GREAT YOU FAGGOT.

]]> By: E2001 http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-676883 E2001 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:17:04 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-676883 Just to clarify... Everything in western civilization is stolen, Okay! EVERYTHING! The corporations send in the troops to conquer the natives; secure the land; enslave the people; gather the resources; and sell it back for profit. And here YOU sit, crying for the musicians (most of whom sing about how bad is SUCKS living in western society) because somebody is getting their music for free! Take it from a musician: You people need to WAKE UP! Just to clarify… Everything in western civilization is stolen, Okay! EVERYTHING! The corporations send in the troops to conquer the natives; secure the land; enslave the people; gather the resources; and sell it back for profit. And here YOU sit, crying for the musicians (most of whom sing about how bad is SUCKS living in western society) because somebody is getting their music for free! Take it from a musician: You people need to WAKE UP!

]]> By: Christoph http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-676814 Christoph Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:40:40 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-676814 <i>"1. Don’t push for more severe copyright laws that only serve the purpose of controlling distribution and availability. Copyright is about protecting visual, audio or written content producers from getting booted out of their share of business made with what they created, it’s not meant and never was meant as a tool to control distribution."</i> You're actually totally, completely wrong. 180° backward and since this is your first point, it invalidates your position. Copyright was created to give the producer of content the right to control distribution. “1. Don’t push for more severe copyright laws that only serve the purpose of controlling distribution and availability. Copyright is about protecting visual, audio or written content producers from getting booted out of their share of business made with what they created, it’s not meant and never was meant as a tool to control distribution.”

You’re actually totally, completely wrong. 180° backward and since this is your first point, it invalidates your position.

Copyright was created to give the producer of content the right to control distribution.

]]> By: E2001 http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-676738 E2001 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:15:23 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-676738 Hey, instead of crying about who might be illegally downloading Hanna Montana's latest single; how about we put a stop to the asshole who's trying to steal all of Iraq's oil? Geesh... You people really need to learn what thievery is! Hey, instead of crying about who might be illegally downloading Hanna Montana’s latest single; how about we put a stop to the asshole who’s trying to steal all of Iraq’s oil? Geesh… You people really need to learn what thievery is!

]]> By: Nash http://chris.pirillo.com/how-can-we-wipe-out-piracy-2/#comment-676716 Nash Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:51:14 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7917#comment-676716 Many people keep saying that piracy cannot be eradicated - This is just wordplay. Of course , no phenomenon can be completely stopped-there are always outliers in every population. It is mathematically impossible to completely stop anything, all we can do is make it extremely unlikely. It is the same with crime prevention, geopolitics and any other process that involves a large number of agents. We can't stop it, but the accepted threshold according to statisticians is that if the likeliness of something occuring is 2-3 sigma away from the population mean, which translates to a roughly 0-5% chance of occuring, the process is considered effectively curtailed. Many people keep saying that piracy cannot be eradicated – This is just wordplay. Of course , no phenomenon can be completely stopped-there are always outliers in every population. It is mathematically impossible to completely stop anything, all we can do is make it extremely unlikely.

It is the same with crime prevention, geopolitics and any other process that involves a large number of agents. We can’t stop it, but the accepted threshold according to statisticians is that if the likeliness of something occuring is 2-3 sigma away from the population mean, which translates to a roughly 0-5% chance of occuring, the process is considered effectively curtailed.

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