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Mar 2006

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Jan 7, 2009, 10:28 AM
Local time: Jan 7, 2009, 10:28 AM
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So LeHah, I'm curious... a quick example: I imported Radiant Silvergun for the Sega Saturn back when it first came out for about $70. I sold it on eBay many years later for $165. Before doing so however, I copied the CD into an ISO and continue to play it now and then on my currrently-modded Sega Saturn.
Would what I've done be considered stealing? If so, who am I stealing from? I can't help but wonder, because I purchased and supported both the development studios, and the publishers by purchasing numerous games (at full price, plus importer retail markup), soundtrack CDs, and other miscellaneous products like my Shining Force 3 artbook. I'm certainly not stealing from the individuals buying my legitimate copies of games on eBay, because they're getting exactly what they paid for. And as far as losing future sales potential, that's a load of crap too, since I've repurchased Rez, Ikaruga, and numerous other games as they've been re-released. I'd buy a re-released Radiant Silvergun on Xbox Live in a heartbeat, as it's still my favorite 2D shooter of all time.
Just wondering where you draw the line.
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