The digital age has undeniably provided us with many benefits
that we use on a daily basis. With the internet and the ability to
communicate globally and share information with only a click of a
button, the human reach can go beyond political borders. However,
one unfortunate detriment to today's abundance of technology is
that, often, the information that is being shared has been
illicitly obtained by pirates. "Pirates" here is
not referring to the men on ships who loot other ships for
treasure, limping on wooden legs and screaming
"Arrr!" at the top of their lungs. Pirates are,
in fact, another term for people who illegally distribute
copyrighted information and material ranging from computer software
to movies. With no authorization or licenses, these pirates
reproduce, use, and share these materials without the consent of
the authors or copyright holders. Consumers who enjoy these pirated
materials are usually unaware of the negative impact it holds.
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