Basically, what I’m trying to say is that dongles don’t prevent piracy, and in my case, help me use the software without the nightmare of dongles. And I buy the software I use and make money from.

The argument “I appreciate being able to use the software I paid for on any machine that I’m using without having to re-purchase the software or having to remember my authorizations.” isn’t valid: many software publishers will let you install the same copy on several machines. They only ask you only use it on one machine at the time. Naive? well those who believe that piracy doesn’t exist are the naive ones IMHO.

We’ll see what shows up from this……..

What are you talking about? I have removed three posts of this blogs entire lifetime, and that was simply because they were very offensive. If your post didn’t make it it was probably caught among the spam or something was iffy with the connection at the moment.

I tried posting a response. And while it might have been intercepted for being too offensive in language, I suspect even a cleaner version wouldn’t have made it since my viewpoint differs from the majority……..obviously not a fair and balanced forum…….which is fine and the forum’s perogative.

This probably won’t make it either so I won’t bother with any of my previous rebuttal to your pathetic ignorance. I will however say for the record (in case this does actually get posted) that my example was meant simply as an example; not a slam on students. If I were to write it again, I would substitute “student” with “Joe Morshig”. And not everyone who share my views drive SUVs and have free rides. I for one lost my parents, had to fund my own school and have EARNED everything I have………which I doubt someone of your ilk would ever understand since you feel “entitled” to whatever you want simply for breathing air.

let me point out to you in what specific ways you are a thundering moron. When you drive around in your gas guzzling SUV that you were able to buy with a combination of mommy, daddy, and an alarmingly overpaid job considering your lack of intelligence and competence, you might think excessive capitalism is an awesome thing! I can’t blame you for that, you’re just sucking on the system’s tits like the good boy you are. But some people are your opposite, and show talent + financial problems. They’re not amazingly common, but they exist. Try to use your tiny chicken brain to picture the following: a US immigrant has experience and knowledge in some music or video production field. He loves America and wants to make himself useful by creating things while he waits for an opportunity to be integrated with the social security/citizenship system. He is studying in an american college for several thousands of dollars of tuition, compared to ridiculous $20 for an in-state citizen. He is not allowed to work, despite his valuable knowledge. Sometimes he even has trouble to save for food. What would you tell him? You know what? I don’t wanna hear your answer. Just shut up. Unless you wanna sell your useless and pathetic belongings to donate the money to people who should be making a lot more than you – that would be the only logical and fair action at this point

I agree with you totally. I’m a poor student with no money and am sure that I have the ability to be a great producer one day. If I only had a way to get started recording some projects. I’ll probably never go and buy anything since that would mean “working” to earn what I need. And after all, the companies who develop and sell everything make millions and I know lots of people who use pirate versions. So, I’ve got to have Pro Tools and a computer and some microphones……

What’s your address so I can come over to your house and steal yours?