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WHY YES, IT VERY MUCH IS THE CASE. YOU CAN TELL BECAUSE A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH WILL LEAD YOU TO THIS INFORMATION.

WHY AM I TYPING IN CAPS?

YOU'RE WRONG!

YOU'RE PART IVOLT?

IT'S ALL WRONG UNLESS THIS BLOG POST GETS 56 COMMENTS.

So, does this apply to trademarks too? Because I totally read a magazine that mentioned Mario without getting written consent from Nintendo.

Wait, I just did, too.

Shit.

Originally Posted by Colamisu

So, does this apply to trademarks too? Because I totally read a magazine that mentioned Mario without getting written consent from Nintendo.

Wait, I just did, too.

Shit.

I've already alerted Nintendo of your treachery.

*makes note*

Argumentum ad Populum. You argue that software piracy is theft as the word "theft" includes as a subset this particular definition, but dictionaries by nature identify meanings for words from vernacular convention, which is to say, common usage. Therefore, it is only defined as theft because an arbitrary and ill-defined "people" or "society" has reached the "consensus" that "theft" "includes" and "encompasses" software "piracy". Your argument is therefore flawed, and therefore, software piracy is not a crime.

BIG WORDS CONFUSE ME. CAN'T WE JUST EXPLAIN IT USING GRUNTS?

Originally Posted by Mistral

Argumentum ad Populum. You argue that software piracy is theft as the word "theft" includes as a subset this particular definition, but dictionaries by nature identify meanings for words from vernacular convention, which is to say, common usage. Therefore, it is only defined as theft because an arbitrary and ill-defined "people" or "society" has reached the "consensus" that "theft" "includes" and "encompasses" software "piracy". Your argument is therefore flawed, and therefore, software piracy is not a crime.

So basically, you're saying piracy is stealing, right?

If not, I'm not particularly interested in your opinion.

Originally Posted by Mistral

Argumentum ad Populum. You argue that software piracy is theft as the word "theft" includes as a subset this particular definition, but dictionaries by nature identify meanings for words from vernacular convention, which is to say, common usage. Therefore, it is only defined as theft because an arbitrary and ill-defined "people" or "society" has reached the "consensus" that "theft" "includes" and "encompasses" software "piracy". Your argument is therefore flawed, and therefore, software piracy is not a crime.

From what I think I read there. I'm guessing what ur trying to say is, It's not stealing because you are copying it and you are not physically taking it? Well just so you know. Stealing is seen as a crime. Stealing has categories as well. You wont get much detail from a dictionary about the law you know. I guess a better option would be a law book . But if you suggest it's not stealing because you are copying it and you are not physically taking it... It's pretty stupid. Because I don't know if you are familiar with the term "Identity theft"? It's strangely pretty similar in concept. You don't physically take said persons identity from him. You copy it and use it as your own for your own personal gain. It's still seen as theft(among other things) and a crime. (P.s. Use English next time. Don't try and confuse us with the "big words")

It's a crime... But who cares anyway!

Peace

Guys guys guys, if I take a book from the library and then create a perfect copy by copying it, I'm praised for my ability to transcribe.

If I take one type of plant and create an entire field of plants from it, I'm complimented as a great gardener.

If I take a sheep and clone a flock from it, I'm a renowned scientist.

But if I do it with games, I'm a criminal.

Where's the justice?

Lol... sorry.. I'm slow.

Originally Posted by Nick

From what I think I read there. I'm guessing what ur trying to say is, It's not stealing because you are copying it and you are not physically taking it? Well just so you know. Stealing is seen as a crime. Stealing has categories as well. You wont get much detail from a dictionary about the law you know. I guess a better option would be a law book . But if you suggest it's not stealing because you are copying it and you are not physically taking it... It's pretty stupid. Because I don't know if you are familiar with the term "Identity theft"? It's strangely pretty similar in concept. You don't physically take said persons identity from him. You copy it and use it as your own for your own personal gain. It's still seen as theft(among other things) and a crime. (P.s. Use English next time. Don't try and confuse us with the "big words")

It's a crime... But who cares anyway!

Peace

Ajokesayswhat?

Originally Posted by Raype

Guys guys guys, if I take a book from the library and then create a perfect copy by copying it, I'm praised for my ability to transcribe.

If I take one type of plant and create an entire field of plants from it, I'm complimented as a great gardener.

If I take a sheep and clone a flock from it, I'm a renowned scientist.

But if I do it with games, I'm a criminal.

Where's the justice?

And you missed the joke here. At least for the first two: illegal copies of books being redistributed was the primary motivation behind copyright being instituted in the first place, and genetically engineered plants can be legally copyrighted and are frequently designed to be nonviable as seed stock (i.e. can't grow new ones from what you plant; you have to buy new seed from the company). The nonviable seed stock isn't just to protect genetic information, either; multiple lawsuits have been filed at the past from farmers with conventional or organic crops (which I still think is a pretty silly term) upset at potential or actual cross-pollination between their non-GM crops and GM crops on nearby farms.

Soooooo basically pirating is stealing? Right?

Originally Posted by Nick

Soooooo basically pirating is stealing? Right?

There, there.
*pats on head*
Yes, it is. At least, as far as I am concerned. Hence my posts to that effect in the other blog post that was being joking about with this one.

Whooo! Do I get a prize?

Sure.
*rummage*
Ummm, here. You can have one happy QB.