Thank you for your kind response.
First of all, since English is not my native language, my sentences might sound a bit awkward. I hope you understand.
Thank you for your arguments and for keeping the discussion peaceful—it's not often we get to exchange like this, and I really appreciate it.

English isn't my first language either, but from my point of view, your sentences were just fine!
What I mean is… regardless of whether their profits have increased or decreased, if they don’t want something, then it shouldn’t be done. Even if they don’t mind losing income and don’t want the so-called "advertising effect," their wishes should be respected. The fact that piracy might have led to increased profits does not justify illegal copying.
I totally understand and respect your position, really. I used to feel the same way — it comes from a place of idealism and respect for creators, which is admirable.
But here's my perspective now:
- It's idealistic to think that because someone doesn't want something, it simply shouldn't happen. Unfortunately, that's not how the world works. People, generally speaking, don’t care — or at least, they don’t care enough. The idea that "their wishes should be respected" sounds great on paper, but reality is messier.
- As for the idea of illegal copying, I try to avoid generalizing too much about what's legal or not, because laws vary so much between countries, cultures, and contexts. What's considered illegal in one place might be entirely acceptable — or even encouraged — somewhere else. Illegality isn't always a moral compass; it's often just a reflection of who has power and how they want to protect it. (Sorry for getting a bit philosophical there — couldn’t resist!
)
That said, I do think there's value in supporting creators when we can, but I also think it's important to understand that the world isn't as binary as "right or wrong" when it comes to these topics.
If we were to follow the logic that we can’t change the world and must adapt to it, that would be like saying we should just give up on stopping drug distribution and instead adapt to it. Some developers, like you, might value the additional revenue that comes from exposure, but others don’t. That should be respected. Developers have even implemented DRM and other restrictions to prevent their games from being pirated. That shows that they hate illegal distribution more than they fear losing income.
I get your point, and I’m not saying we
shouldn’t try to change the world — just that assuming people will act based on what’s right or respectful is… optimistic, to say the least. We can fight drug distribution
and acknowledge that it's still happening on massive scales, right?
Personally, I’m not going to fight against drugs — not because I think it’s good, but because it’s not my role, I don’t have the tools, and I know the system behind it is far bigger than me. Same with piracy. I’m not going to dedicate energy to fight something that’s deeply rooted in how the internet and digital culture work.
I don’t actively encourage piracy either — but I also don’t believe aggressive anti-piracy measures solve anything. Often, they just hurt legitimate users more than actual pirates. Some devs hate piracy. Others hate DRM more. There’s no universal stance even among creators.
So yeah, respecting a dev’s wishes is a nice idea — but the world doesn’t operate on “nice ideas.” It runs on behavior, access, convenience, and reality. And in that context, pretending piracy is just about disrespect feels… overly simplistic.
(Again, not defending it — just acknowledging the complexity.)
Once again, the actual increase in revenue is not what matters. The problem is that even when developers explicitly say they don’t want their work to be pirated, some people justify it by saying that it increases their profits. In the end, that’s just self-justification.
On my side I find it a bit off, to be honest, turning your back on a system only
after you’ve benefited from it. It’s like saying “I don’t want this anymore” now that you no longer need it.
Of course, like you said, I also think that this is something we can never truly change. I just want to say that illegal piracy should not be treated as if it were an unquestionable right. If we are going to enjoy someone else's work without permission, we should at least have the decency to feel ashamed.
I get your point, but I believe piracy can sometimes be a necessary evil. Some people simply can’t afford the content, or live in regions where it’s not even available legally.
Personally, I think all forms of creation should be accessible to everyone — the world has become far too mercantile. That said, creators and devs absolutely need to make a living to keep creating — I fully support that.
So there has to be a balance, a fair middle ground between access and support. And to me, this forum combined with platforms like Patreon is actually a pretty good example of that balance.
That was just my 2 cents
I want your business to thrive.
Have a great day.
Thanks! Have a great day too!