Computer & Videogame Piracy:
Conclusion
How can you make sure you are not guilty of pirating software? Besides not copying software,
you should be careful to avoid disreputable looking sites selling software. Be wary if you see a
site selling $600 software for 30 bucks; it's probably pirated. The old adage holds true:
"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Good, old-fashioned commonsense goes a
long way.
Here are three false claims commonly found on piracy sites that you should be
cautious about, according to the IDSA:
- Claim: "It is legal to download this product as long as you delete it after 24 hours."
- Claim: "These products are legal if you use them for educational purposes."
- Claim: "I [the webmaster] accept no liability for what you find on this site." 14
In conclusion, it appears that legislation will likely prove ineffective for combating piracy.
One problem is that piracy appears to share some attributes of the mythical hydra--cut off one head and two more will spring forth in its
place. As long as the potential for profiting from illegal copies of software continues, piracy
will continue to exist. The following may sound like a public service announcement but it is
important to the continued existence of good videogames:
Do your part for the economy and purchase your videogames; in so doing, you'll be rewarding the hard-work and creativity of their creators.
Let's see some References.