Anubis
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I find that software and instructional video is a much more feasible medium for rapid evaluation. Ethically evaluating a program costs the distributor nothing since it's all done digitally (No shipping costs, and wear and tear is non-existent). If after trying the program, I like it, I can simply contact the distributor to secure permanent purchase. On the other hand, if I don't like the program, then I can simply dispose of the program. At this point, my relationship to the manufacturer ends without any loss on either side, or any financial agreements that may be wrongly construed on both sides. This method of evaluation has single-handedly led me to the eventual purchase of hundreds of dollars of worth of software that I would otherwise never try.
Computers don't follow the same paradigm. They suffer wear and tear. And they're physical assets that cost manufacturers tremendous sums of money to house and distribute. Therefore, it's extremely impractical for me to use the same method with them.
But again, we're arguing over one issue.
I never said your point wasn't valid. I just believe my argument for using torrents for evaluation purposes is equally as valid (I'm also aware that the law may not be on my side, but beware, the law isn't necessarily always on the ethical side). And if you disagree, fine. But don't take a shit on my life and imply that I lack values and integrity just because we disagree on one issue. It's extremely condescending.
Computers don't follow the same paradigm. They suffer wear and tear. And they're physical assets that cost manufacturers tremendous sums of money to house and distribute. Therefore, it's extremely impractical for me to use the same method with them.
But again, we're arguing over one issue.
I never said your point wasn't valid. I just believe my argument for using torrents for evaluation purposes is equally as valid (I'm also aware that the law may not be on my side, but beware, the law isn't necessarily always on the ethical side). And if you disagree, fine. But don't take a shit on my life and imply that I lack values and integrity just because we disagree on one issue. It's extremely condescending.
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