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View Poll Results: Do you Dl software illeagaly? (dl as in download)
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Yes, always, I never buy anything I can dl.
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Often, I rarely buy stuff I can dl.
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Rarely, I mostly buy my stuff.
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Never!! I want to make it to God's house!
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I only dl Bananas.
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December 16, 2003, 17:10
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Are you illegal?
Downloading wise.
NOTE: I dont want links in this thread, how to's or where. All I want to know is if you download software illegaly instead of purchasing. And if so or if not, I would like to know why or why not.
Basicly, what you think about the whole thing.
Please people, try not to get this thread closed.
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December 16, 2003, 17:13
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All the time. Usually I try to use open source stuff on WinXP, but hey I have no scruples...
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December 16, 2003, 17:15
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Let's just say that I know where to get stuff 
Asmodean
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December 16, 2003, 17:15
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Prince
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No I am not illegal, I take offense to that very suggestion. My existence is not against the law... what is wrong with you?!!
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December 16, 2003, 17:16
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Yes, mostly. I try to stick to legal, whenever I can, though.
(OpenOffice.  )
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December 16, 2003, 17:16
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ROFL!!!!!111!!!!1!!!!!1!!
sounds like a question my friend would ask. (to a young girl)
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December 16, 2003, 17:17
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I download virtually everything.
However, with the amount of stupid, shity, worthless computer games I bought in my youth, the majority of software I have is store-bought.
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December 16, 2003, 17:17
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I admit I haven't downloaded any software since they started the lawsuits. Go ahead and cally me a pussie- I don't care  . I don't want to lose my house I worked so hard for.
The only thing I downloaded was the Paris Hilton video. I sure wish that was of better quality
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December 16, 2003, 17:19
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i download software to try it.
you're going to cry bullsh*t, but i really do. i had a pirated copy of RoN before i bought it, and i had a pirated copy of MOO3 before i VOMITED AND SMASHED THE CDS.
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December 16, 2003, 17:21
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Please remember that Apolyton does not condone or support the illegal theft or use of software. Please do not post any links to sites... or discuss how to get around copy protection.
And if this turns into a "lets steal software" thread, it will be closed, and some possible restrictions handed out.
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December 16, 2003, 17:22
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December 16, 2003, 17:25
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Yeah, I think she's hot, too.
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December 16, 2003, 17:28
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I dl songs. I will never buy a stereo sytem for I have a computer. Great sound out put, equalizer included and never need to change the cd. Why would I buy a stereo system since my comp can do it all?
Spec.
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December 16, 2003, 17:29
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I need to get a better sound card and speakers for my computer
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December 16, 2003, 17:31
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I dl music to try it out before I buy the CD.
I buy all the games I play. The last six years I haven't really played much else than Quake, Civ, and Diablo so it's no big money involved anyway 
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December 16, 2003, 17:33
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I download songs via a file-sharing program and news groups.
The RIAA can kiss my ass.
Other progrms, no. I'll go with free from www.download.com or wherever.
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December 16, 2003, 17:35
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music yes, software no
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December 16, 2003, 17:37
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I need to get a better sound card and speakers for my computer
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Sound card?!?! Dude, how old is your PC? Sound cards are included in motherboards today....
Spec.
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December 16, 2003, 17:46
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Often based on crappy sound chips. You can't get onboard 24/96 on a PC mobo.
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December 16, 2003, 17:54
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Can we use this thread as a "how-to" on stealing Paris Hilton?
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December 16, 2003, 17:55
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you mean kidnapping?
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December 16, 2003, 17:56
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The only product I downloaded for free (besides shareware) was Pirates!, the original 1987 game that I couldn't find anywhere but on abandonware sites. I would have paid for it if I could have found it elsewhere.
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December 16, 2003, 18:01
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I will often eugh try before I buy.
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December 16, 2003, 18:10
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Paris Hilton can be found on the p2p that starts with the letter K. I also have some videos I made when she was my girlfriend. I agreed not to release them though.
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December 16, 2003, 18:11
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I only rarely download music, although it kind of comes in waves. In principle, I only "try before I buy", but that buying can take pretty damn long, and I'm kind of torn about the one-hit wonder types. I don't like buying singles.
In any case, I get most of my CD's as presents for birthdays and stuff, the rest I buy in sales or in second-hand stores, usually < €15.
I buy all my games, but then I don't really have or buy any recent games anyway, so when I do buy any they usually cost me under €10... Well, I still have two (very old) games illegally, but that's mostly because I haven't found them in the bargain bins yet.
Software is a little trickier, because (a) it's the most expensive, and (b) it doesn't date well. I don't mind waiting for a game/CD a year for the price to go down, but when you wait a year for other software they'll likely have an even spiffier version out. I use quite a bit of freeware, some software I can get for really cheap since I'm a student, but some I "need" without having the money, ergo... piracy!
In short: I'm against piracy in principle, but it's so easy, and I'm weak. But anyone *****ing about prices should open his eyes. With a little patience and perseverence you can get music, games and other software for a very reasonable amount of money, legally.
If you don't want to pay, period, that's your business, but don't come with bullshit arguments to make yourself feel/look better.
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December 16, 2003, 18:12
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Paris Hilton can be found on *****. I also have some videos I made when she was my girlfriend. I agreed not to release them though.
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Dude....  Dont mention places or how to's man! I dont want thid to head downhill.
Spec.
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December 16, 2003, 18:14
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okay I edited it
and the soundcard that is on my motherboard is crap.
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December 16, 2003, 18:15
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You should probably say "might reasonably be found" instead of "can be found"
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December 16, 2003, 18:18
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If you don't want to pay, period, that's your business, but don't come with bullshit arguments to make yourself feel/look better.
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Ummmmm.....did anyone do that?
Spec.
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December 16, 2003, 18:24
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The quote should now be edited too 
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