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The pirates are back - Anew study from the European Union’s Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) suggest that online piracy has increased for the first time in years. In fact, piracy rates have bee...::We analyze a new study where the EUIPO suggests online piracy is on the increase within the European Union.

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[–] pivot_root@lemmy.world 81 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (11 children)

I know a lot of people idolize him, and that's probably not healthy, but he just gets it. Provide value and convenience for consumers, and consumers will stick around. Be an inconvenience while squeezing consumers for money, and we'll leave with a parrot on our shoulders and a one-finger salute.

[–] Renacles@discuss.tchncs.de 23 points 1 year ago (9 children)

He's a weird case, Steam has always been good for pc gaming and Valve releases nothing but polished games without anything predatory.

He just seems to be interested in maintaining a successful business instead of squeezing more money out of people constantly.

[–] Syrc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Valve releases nothing but polished games without anything predatory.

Counterpoint: Artifact.

(I mostly agree on everything else though)

[–] Renacles@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I honestly forgot about Artifact entirely.

[–] Syrc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I think Valve would appreciate if everyone forgot about Artifact as well

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