> The problem I have always had with that "harm", though, is the assumption
> that those who illegally copy would have paid for the product if they had
> no other choice.

Yep, the problem is they assume every single illegally downloaded file 
would have been bought otherwise.  Sure if piracy was impossible they 
might sell a few more copies, but certainly not the same number that 
were illegally downloaded.

> Software piracy is like that, though:  Most of the offenders in computer
> games are kids who can't afford the steep prices of many of the
> products.

Or even adults who don't want to spend $750 to have a go at 10 games. 
If piracy was impossible then maybe that adult would buy 1 or 2 games, 
but to say the industry has lost $750 because he downloaded 10 games is 
ridiculous.

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