New research published in the Journal of Cultural Economics documents how the COVID-19 pandemic created a surge in “new pirates”. Contrary to simple narratives, increased online piracy during the pandemic isn’t always associated with less legal consumption. In fact, the relationship between piracy and legal markets is far from straightforward.

  • MoonRaven@feddit.nl
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    2 days ago

    Oh and don’t forget making certain content only available in certain regions (star trek for example).

    • ddash@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      18 hours ago

      Yes, one of the two things that pushed me over to go pirate again.

      The other one hilariously was Paw Patrol, for the same issue. Please try and explain your 4-year old why they can watch Paw Patrol on their app while on vacation in one country but then not anymore back home.