i don’t think anyone ever argued that it’s not a form of theft. i’ve never heard anyone arguing that it’s not a form of theft.

people only argue that it doesn’t that much damage as big companies will have you believe.

which seems to be true ( check out sales for games protected with denuvo ).

furthermore ... as a…

i still think the reality is this - some people will pirate cause they’re assholes. some people will pirate cause they don’t think the game deserves any money. some people will pirate cause they simply can’t afford it. some people will pirate cause they want to try it out first.

in either of those cases drm is ... well…

10 years ago: “women in gaming, that would be so cool.”

present day: “women in gaming. i want no part of it. just pretend i don’t exist, and i will pretend you don’t exist.”