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Originally Posted by gideongallery
you may be suprised but i don't actually agree with this arguement
can't afford it is not an access shifting arguement.
you don't sell it in my country is.
this "problem" should be solved by releasing a limited functionality version using the technology like bit torrent.
one that leverages product placement, or micro payments so that developer gets paid.
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I don't think he's trying to solve a problem of any kind... if anything this was his solution which he is happy with.
He doesn't have to allow shifting of anything that has DRM protected access, afford it or not. He wants people to enjoy his work, if he limits it they wouldn't be enjoying what he created - this is why he's doing it. He already sells the product as well - he's the developer. If 4 million downloads can't pad his pockets now then product placement income wouldn't buy him a 6 pack of beer - at that, no coder wants to put up with that shit, marketing, sales, leads, etc - probably why he's giving it away for free.
Not everyone is in it for the money.