No, it's an argument. And it's got nothing to do with "watercooler discussions", people can talk without involving you, people can talk at the bar, people will talk, art is not just a personal experience it's also a social one and the social part is actually important — hell, there are a number of cases where it's fundamental.
It's especially the case for TV series (with significant and/or cult followings) as they become shared/group cultural artefacts and values and a significant section of social interaction.
> That's a reason to take money from the pockets from the 1000s of people who worked months or years to make something you like?
No, but I should not be surprised by your mis-representation since you seem to have no interest in discussing this.
It's a reason why "waiting a few months" is not an acceptable alternative.
And by the way, pirating does not "take money from the pockets of [people]" any more than not watching at all does. That doesn't even remotely make sense.
I do this with movies sometimes. I don't always feel like watching things in my crappy local theater, so I'll buy a ticket online, and then torrent the film.
Still illegal, but.. my conscience is at least clear.
No, it's an argument. And it's got nothing to do with "watercooler discussions", people can talk without involving you, people can talk at the bar, people will talk, art is not just a personal experience it's also a social one and the social part is actually important — hell, there are a number of cases where it's fundamental.
It's especially the case for TV series (with significant and/or cult followings) as they become shared/group cultural artefacts and values and a significant section of social interaction.
> That's a reason to take money from the pockets from the 1000s of people who worked months or years to make something you like?
No, but I should not be surprised by your mis-representation since you seem to have no interest in discussing this.
It's a reason why "waiting a few months" is not an acceptable alternative.
And by the way, pirating does not "take money from the pockets of [people]" any more than not watching at all does. That doesn't even remotely make sense.