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[–] 12 points 2 years ago (3 children)

At this point I can’t even remember what was actually in that ad and what was in the IT Crowd bit and memes making fun of it.

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    Its context was that it was a plea from media companies to stop pirating movies/music. Its more “You wouldn’t steal a car, well downloading pirated content is the same”

    Ot played during movie previews

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  • [–] 21 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I was in college for Computer Science when these ads must have just started because in a Computer Ethics class, I remember the teacher actually using "you wouldn't download a car, would you" argument.

    I recall answering... "Would the original owner still have their copy? Yes? Then yes, yes I would download a car." The teacher did not like me.

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