does it even matter?
hhmm, how far from the path must one go to get things 'for free'?
it comes as no surprise that someone accused of software piracy (a video or music file is still software) is linked to a group considered morally corrupt.. yet this individual has not made any political agenda through his actions. unlike many of the so called "good guys" who put down this kind of activity on a regular basis.
file sharing in not something that is restricted to pocket of communities, the Boston Irish do not trade files only with other Boston Irish, the Melbourne Greeks do not profile their file receivers to make sure they are also Melbourne Greeks..
while I am no fan of Anti Jew, or Al Quieda, or Neo Nazi's, nor am I a fan of any other order or group who seek to better themselves or confine others through means of oppression and or violence or even capitalistic greed.. the fact remains that online no one knows you and it is possible that the copy of the Original version of the Princess Bride that you just downloaded for your neice/daughter because you cannot buy it anymore unless you want the modified/enhanced remastered directors cut (ie not the one you want to buy) has been uploaded by a neo-nazi like minded person.... does it even matter who made the site??? and what his personal opinions are?
all this does to me is show the world that we are more the same as each other than ever before.
it's interesting to note that sales are not down, and profits are still strong..
Paul Mcartney is right though, we should buy a ticket... but I am not about to let him make that choice for me
Biting the hand that feeds IT
