Downloading is NOT stealing, it is copyright infringement. It is NOT the same thing, no matter how many times people say so.
If I went to a book store and removed a copy of the book without paying - THAT would be stealing. I would have taken the actual physical item from the store.
Downloading is still wrong, but it is NOT theft.
If I went to a book store and removed a copy of the book without paying - THAT would be stealing. I would have taken the actual physical item from the store.
Downloading is still wrong, but it is NOT theft.
Well, my dictionary says that STEAL, PILFER, PURLOIN, and FILCH are synonymous. It goes on to note, "STEAL may apply to any surreptitious taking of something and differs from the other terms by commonly applying to intangibles as well as material things."
However, let's not quibble over the meaning of the word. You and I agree that "downloading" is wrong. I am content to leave it at that.
Merry Christmas to you!