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The video argues that after years of decline, internet piracy is resurging around the world. It describes how the rising costs of streaming-service subscriptions, fragmentation of content across many platforms, and restrictive licensing make legally accessing movies, series, or shows increasingly expensive and complicated. Many users respond to those frustrations by returning to piracy, which often promises easier access, lower costs, and broader content availability. However, the video also warns that piracy’s comeback comes with serious risks — including increased exposure to malware, scams, security vulnerabilities, and potentially compromised devices or personal data.

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[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Instead, it's better to support indie content, where your money actually ends up in the creator's pocket.

Reminds me to start my annual crowdsourcing support via Startnext, where I use the money I saved by pirating instead streaming, to support the projects of Newcomers (mostly Musicians).

[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago

Bandcamp is a good way to get music files you keep forever from artists who deserve the dough as well.