It’s strange and imposed by corporate propaganda.

don't tell me you're one of those conspiracy theory nutjobs

Pirating is pirating.

definition of pirating according to google: rob or plunder

I'm glad we agree that it is robbing, stealing, or in other words, taking a sale away from

In some context it might be slightly harmful to individuals like freelance developers. In most its not, as its only affecting products of corporate order.

do you have a source for this some-vs-most fact you posted, or are you making things up like you usually do? (read his post history)

Not to mention that there is no evidence that most pirates would by things if it will be somewhat make impossible for them to pirate them.

i have some anecdotal evidence right here. I've purchased programs that were impossible to pirate after wasting a ton of time trying to get them for free.