While it's true that there are bigger problems in the world, its not fair to ridicule software companies that are struggling. Dont forget, there are people trying to make a living being a software developer, and if they do a good job and make a good piece of software, it isnt really fair for you to steal it, is it? FYI: Many software companies ARE struggling, yet still produce high quality stuff, that you take for granted everyday.
Missing my point all together. Good Job.
Often I see huge over exaggerated extreme remarks about how something is "decreasing moral values in America!" or in the world today, when if they want to talk about "decreasing moral values" they A: should be looking at History and B: not use something as mundane (in the grand scheme of things) as software piracy. This is not meant to paint piracy as a good thing (not sure where you got that idea) or even as not a big deal, as obviously it IS a big deal. But ones language needs to be put in perspective.
Saying, "oh, they should shut down their software company to create demand so better software companies will start up," is idiotic. Yeah, that will feed their kids.
I believe the author of that comment already pointed out you misquoted and misinterpreted what he wrote.
Maybe when Joe the software developer comes home and has to tell his wife they have to sell their house because the company folded, he should tell her, "Well, at least we arent getting nailed to a cross."
Yeah, I think he should, honestly. Lose your job you lose your job, but don't beat your self up over it, or spiral into depression. Keep your chin up, and realize that you are STILL better off than about half the people in the world, your kids are probably going to continue living and not only that, even with a jobless father will have a better chance at an education than a very large % of the world.
That doesn't mean losing you job doesn't suck, I for one know.
What annoys me is that whiny little kids who are stealing movies and music and software to install on their computer their daddy bought them (being a software designer) are posting on a public forum talking about morals. Killing is wrong, hunger needs to be eradicated, and people need to stop stealing other people's hard work. Its all the same. Yeah, we live in a better age than the dark ages, but it still doesnt make it right to steal.
Not a soul here said it was right to steal. Only that when talking about such a subject that phrases not be used, because it only shows that those talking aren't writing with a worldly perspective.
And about the "daddy's gifts to kids that steal software and whine about morals of hunger". Seeing as you already said you weren't talking to Cody, I'll assume you're talking to me. Are you trying to pick a fight?
I've worked F***ck*** da*ned hard for a year to buy my PB, to which I'm going to take to college and use for a comp sci major. I don't own a car, I don't own a stereo, and I'm 19. So back off your inflammatory comments, and before you make accusations, try and read their posts.
I don't think the US has lost perspective, we are just normal people trying to make a living doing what we're good at. Sorry we arent out joining the peace corp and making a difference like you are obviously doing.
If you are an American, have you ever left the country? ever been to a third world country? Ever spent time in a hotel that cost less than $10? Personally I can say I have, and after returning to America, and hear Americas talk about declining moral values over this and that, when people are dying over very simple things, makes me think that somewhere the perspective has gone eschew. YES, Pirating software is bad, to which I've never done, but software pirating is not cause for talk of the Apocalypse.
*sigh*
Tyler
Earendil
Missing my point all together. Good Job.
Often I see huge over exaggerated extreme remarks about how something is "decreasing moral values in America!" or in the world today, when if they want to talk about "decreasing moral values" they A: should be looking at History and B: not use something as mundane (in the grand scheme of things) as software piracy. This is not meant to paint piracy as a good thing (not sure where you got that idea) or even as not a big deal, as obviously it IS a big deal. But ones language needs to be put in perspective.
Saying, "oh, they should shut down their software company to create demand so better software companies will start up," is idiotic. Yeah, that will feed their kids.
I believe the author of that comment already pointed out you misquoted and misinterpreted what he wrote.
Maybe when Joe the software developer comes home and has to tell his wife they have to sell their house because the company folded, he should tell her, "Well, at least we arent getting nailed to a cross."
Yeah, I think he should, honestly. Lose your job you lose your job, but don't beat your self up over it, or spiral into depression. Keep your chin up, and realize that you are STILL better off than about half the people in the world, your kids are probably going to continue living and not only that, even with a jobless father will have a better chance at an education than a very large % of the world.
That doesn't mean losing you job doesn't suck, I for one know.
What annoys me is that whiny little kids who are stealing movies and music and software to install on their computer their daddy bought them (being a software designer) are posting on a public forum talking about morals. Killing is wrong, hunger needs to be eradicated, and people need to stop stealing other people's hard work. Its all the same. Yeah, we live in a better age than the dark ages, but it still doesnt make it right to steal.
Not a soul here said it was right to steal. Only that when talking about such a subject that phrases not be used, because it only shows that those talking aren't writing with a worldly perspective.
And about the "daddy's gifts to kids that steal software and whine about morals of hunger". Seeing as you already said you weren't talking to Cody, I'll assume you're talking to me. Are you trying to pick a fight?
I've worked F***ck*** da*ned hard for a year to buy my PB, to which I'm going to take to college and use for a comp sci major. I don't own a car, I don't own a stereo, and I'm 19. So back off your inflammatory comments, and before you make accusations, try and read their posts.
I don't think the US has lost perspective, we are just normal people trying to make a living doing what we're good at. Sorry we arent out joining the peace corp and making a difference like you are obviously doing.
If you are an American, have you ever left the country? ever been to a third world country? Ever spent time in a hotel that cost less than $10? Personally I can say I have, and after returning to America, and hear Americas talk about declining moral values over this and that, when people are dying over very simple things, makes me think that somewhere the perspective has gone eschew. YES, Pirating software is bad, to which I've never done, but software pirating is not cause for talk of the Apocalypse.
*sigh*
Tyler
Earendil
