TCS
I think you are missing the point. Perhaps you are being mischievious. But either way it is not a tabu subject. As far as software piracy is concerned it IS tabu if, as some have tried to do, they make an attempt to point to a link - using PPRuNe - that deliberately encourages an act of piracy. We will not tolerate that. Discussing it as a subject without links is a valid subject.
My post on the matter of music downloads is in the public domain, has a direct interest value to PPRuNers and it is nothing more than a 'heads up' to make people aware that a potentially serious problem awaits those who do not heed. The discussion that followed is excatly on the lines that has been discussed on TV, radio and in the media. PPRuNe is no different. If a link to downloading music appeared it would swiftly be removed, with the possibility that the poster would soon follow!
I hope that clears up your point.
PPRuNe is diverse in helping, advising and encouraging it's readers you see!
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