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>If I want to pay for music to be produced, I use Kickstarter.

If I want to pay for software to be produced, I use kickstarter.

Now I can download AutoCAD, Illustrator and Photoshop guilt free.



I actually have paid for software to be produced using Kickstarter. And I donate to open source projects, too.

I happen to use the GIMP, Inkscape, and FreeCAD for free, and I don't feel guilty about that.


Great. You use the FOSS alternatives and let the greedy guys play business with commercial software.

But then ... tell me ... for what do we need the pirate bay?


Why would you feel guilty? You don't deprive anyone of anything by downloading Photoshop.




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