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[–] 8 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

In that case you're actually using a limited resource: space on a train. And by occupying it you're preventing someone else from using it (assuming a full train). Copying media doesn't cost any resources (ignoring the tiny amounts of electricity) or interfere with anyone else's ability to use that resource.

They don't compare.

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

    What if that train is regularly running under capacity, or you are just standing?

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago*

    You're technicall still using the company's resources (it costs some energy to run the empty train), so I still don't think it really compares to piracy.

    But since they are miniscule compared to what they are wasting by running largley empty trains I think it's morally ok in that case.

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