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shotgunefx
Definitely should support the community. I think it's unrealistic to expect to take without giving anything and still get something of value. I own just about every Perl 0RA book there is and the CDs. Some of the best money I've ever spent. Outside of utter poverty, I don't understand why so many monks appear to not to have some version of the Perl Cookbook. Money very well spent.<p>
I think another big factor with theft of Music (Especially), Movies, Software and etc is that many people view it as getting ripped off.<p>
Music labels could probably sell CD's at $7 US retail and still make ton's of money. A kid can make one for 60 cents. I know there's marketing and failed bands but they still make tons upon tons of money.
<p>On the other hand, they try their hardest to create an intense compulsive urge to buy their products (or your not cool.) in youth who have a limited amount of cash to drop on consumables. Sounds like they're sleeping in the beds they made. <p>
I think the megaconglomerates charging slightly more fair prices would do a lot to alleviate some of the problems.
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-Lee
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"To be civilized is to deny one's nature."
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