I personally don't care as long as the software works, and it doesn't need updates. If it does, their is usually a crack to bypass the online checks. If I can get the software for dirt cheap and save my self a couple hundred dollars in the process, why should I care if I bought legit software or not.
2007-12-20 16:02:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
To buy it, knowing it is counterfit, is illegal
using it is also illegal
Why should you care? one word, VIRUS.
2007-12-20 22:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by joseph b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eBay is just a website where people can list their stuff to sell. They don't actually ship out the items you bid on. The people who sold you the stuff are the ones who have to package and ship it themselves. Another thing to consider is this: just because an item is listed as shipped does not mean they actually shipped it. Some sellers ship their items at the post office daily, while others do it only one or a few times a week. Some sellers print their own postage at home, which can be shady, because they can opt to omit the date and amount of shipping costs so you don't know if they mailed it on time or if they charged you too much to ship. My advice, be patient, or shop locally. Good Luck!!!
2016-05-25 06:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've recently bought viso which was been sold a genuine, but turned out to be fake on ebay.
I reported it to ebay and microsoft, ebay does not care and microsoft does not reply. These companies need to stand up and prosecute these people especially when the evidence is in front of them.
I only use genuine software
2016-05-20 16:41:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think that doing so is even worse than just downloading it for free. At least the in the latter you are solely responsible for what you did; In the former you are supporting an industry of crime.
I'm not sure about the legality but I can't imagine it being any better than just downloading it (which is to say that it is probably illegal)
2007-12-20 16:08:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should care because your greed means someone else is making money illegally. Your greed means that someone else's intellectual property rights are being ignored.
Your greed means that you don't give a damn about property rights - which means that if someone robs your house, we shouldn't give a damn about you.
No, that wasn't a rant... it was a chain of logic based on the Golden Rule. If you steal from someone else, you should expect someone else to steal from you.
2007-12-20 16:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by The_Doc_Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't piss off Microsoft. They are digging their spurs into the pockets of people stealing their technology. You risk 5 digit fines and jail time in federal custody.
2007-12-20 16:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself the same question, but buying drugs instead of software!!!
Or, buy a bunch and let us know when a bunch of black Crown Victorias show up at your place!
2007-12-20 16:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by no_telling2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know it's counterfit you are breaking the law.
2007-12-20 16:05:15 · answer #8 · answered by mikearion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not legal. Both the buyer and seller could get in trouble.
2007-12-20 16:18:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called "receiving stolen goods". No different than buying a car you know is stolen.
2007-12-20 16:06:07 · answer #10 · answered by Tim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋