I’ve begun discontinuing many US services in favor of EU ones. However, I’ve noticed that some individuals, instead of simply ceasing to use American products, resorted to illegally downloading everything. While it’s true that the money goes to the US when you pay, it can’t justify disrespecting others’ hard work and effort while still consuming or using their products, and it is also illegal. This is especially true considering that they likely don’t have any direct connection to MAGA. This applies to actors, directors, YouTubers, and many others. We should simply cease using their products without giving them any further consideration.

Edit: adding to the last line, we should give instead more attention to locally and European made creations and products

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

It’s always ethical to steal from billionaires. The artists, actors, musicians, etc get paid by the production companies. When you pirate a TV show, that cast and crew has already been paid. You’re not stealing from the poor struggling stagehand; You’re stealing from the billion dollar corporation that paid them pennies and ensures they’re still struggling.