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[Discussion] Have you ever pirated something because you forgot you own it? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by can@sh.itjust.works to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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I wanted to try out Serato Sample's new stem separation tool added in 2.0 so I downloaded a crack to see if it was worthwhile.

Only now a week later do I remember I purchased the old version on sale and think to check if it's a free upgrade.

Now I can't decide if I want to bother uninstalling and installing my legitimate copy

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[-] tvbusy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 45 points 9 months ago

I pirate because it's more convenient. No launcher, no update, no DRM, no need to be always online. I still purchase games but still play the pirated version.

[-] Bongles@lemm.ee 8 points 9 months ago

I bought a physical book, but I like reading from my Kindle better so I pirated a copy of it as well.

[-] quinacridone@lemmy.ml 2 points 9 months ago

I quite often do this for art books, I find it easier on my eyes reading text on the pirate ebook version (I can make the font as big as I need), but use the hardcopy for eyeing up the pictures

[-] highenergyphysics@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago

I’ve been pirating for years and am literally just now learning about exactly how bad the launcher apocalypse has gotten. Didn’t even know you needed one for legit Ubisoft games lmao.

And nothing of value was lost.

[-] eco_game@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 8 months ago

I don't know if this works for all Ubisoft games, but for Rayman Legends there is a dll that will circumvent the stupid Uplay Launcher and just make it launch normally (see https://steamcommunity.com/app/242550/discussions/0/3647273545686004759/ , comment by murla)