• Hyperreality@kbin.social
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    8
    arrow-down
    5
    ·
    11 months ago

    Morality aside, I prefer not to pirate software for safety reasons. Malware is an issue, even if it’s rare.

    • Coelacanth@feddit.nu
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      11 months ago

      I definitely understand that. These days I hate playing games if I can’t get them on GOG.

    • muse@kbin.social
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      7
      arrow-down
      10
      ·
      11 months ago

      I hate going outside because of a chance of catching the flu, but I’m gonna anyways

      • Hyperreality@kbin.social
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        15
        ·
        edit-2
        11 months ago

        Bad analogy.

        More like cycling to work with or without a helmet.

        Perfectly happy to pirate media, but pirated software is a risk I can largely avoid for a very low cost. Usually 10cents per hour played.