Every independent study done by economists finds that the "freetards" have several times the legitimate, paid for content of the average consumer, time after time after time. What they seem to do is screen content, then purchase that what they like given the opportunity. Opportunity costs are extremely significant. Make it difficult to "consume" [hate that term] in an easy manner and the likelihood of a sale increases significantly based upon their purchase patterns.
When you have what seems to be a contraintintuitive results, it's time to go examine your assumptions especially in light of game theory. Ronald Coates theorem also is applicable. You shit on me and expect me to pay you for the privilege? That's my summary.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
