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How do companies know if I use cracked software or assets for my personal gig? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 10 months ago by shadowagent@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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For context, I want to run a small personal gig (offering stuff on Patreon). Nothing too fancy.

In order to do that, I would need to use the Adobe suite, Windows, some audio and video effects, all requiring a commercial license.

In theory, I start to make money. How would Microsoft and Adobe know that I don't pay for their software?

If I use some audio effects, how would their owners even be able to tell / find my work? We're talking about basic sound effect, like rain, door knocks etc.

I've always been confused by this

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[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

We should pirate stuff only if no other good open source alternatives are available.

[–] CubbyTustard@reddthat.com 11 points 10 months ago (1 children)

i'm gonna pirate what I want to because I'm a pirate for selfish reasons not political reasons

[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'd rather pay for stuff if the creators really deserve it. Like independent video game developers for example. Or I'll donate to developers who give away their work as well.

If we pirate everything, don't be surprised if smaller players disappear and only the big ones remain and take advantage of their position.

[–] CubbyTustard@reddthat.com 3 points 10 months ago

nothing wrong with that Dwarf Fortress is a great example of some devs worth giving your money to

Adobe can suck a fat one