Photoshop Paid for or Pirated?

cygnet · 08-03-2009, 03:41 PM

It's amazing to me that photographers would be discussing justifications for copyright infringement. Excuses that Adobe knows about it so it's ok are rationalizations that shouldn't come into the decision. It's really very simple:
I am a photographer.
I don't want anyone to steal my photos.
Therefore, I don't steal other stuff that is copyrighted. I buy all my software.
There is a saying that starts with "do unto others...."

SuperAkuma · 08-03-2009, 06:02 PM

I paid for the pirated version, where does that go?
JK, I paid for mine. Student discount FTW.

Buddha Jones · 08-04-2009, 01:40 PM

Afer opening up my business, I decided to go legit, and reap the tax benefits

daacon · 08-04-2009, 03:13 PM

CS2 bought and paid for (Friend's Educational Discount), CS3 well ....., CS4 bought and paid for (Daughter's Educational Discount).

drab1ne · 08-08-2009, 08:23 PM

Does buying a legit copy through Russia(?) count. If so my CS3 is all good.

I bought Photoshop 4 and Pagemaker 6.5 when I was back at Uni in the mid to late 90's. Since that PS no longer worked on Vista I had to look at other alternatives.

yeah I help myself to free luxuries if I've paid for the room, etc.

If Photoshop was $500 bucks maybe but $3,000 plus is excessive for the amount of use it would get.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-11-2009, 03:48 PM

I'm a goody two shoes, mines paid for in full.

geauxpez · 08-11-2009, 04:38 PM

Interesting...it seems that most folks who "paid for" photoshop did so with a discount, someone else's discount or were able to write it off as a business expense.

insulinguy · 09-23-2009, 12:36 PM

pirated copy of CS3
pirated copy of photomatix
pirated lightroom
pirated topaz adjust
pirated noise reduction software

arrgh.
i spent my money on the camera - the glory of :index of _______ has been a total miracle worker.

Pwn4g3_P13 · 09-23-2009, 12:53 PM

My entire life's earnings so far would just pay for a full copy of CS3, so it doesn't bother me, although admittedly my PS experience did get me a higher paid job...

ivoire · 09-23-2009, 01:27 PM

I usually wait for a deal on software. Either the company or some seller has a reduced price. I found CS4 for $190 (full retail version) and my other 'artistic' software at 40-60% discounts when they made one time/day sale. It is a good idea to sign up for notification on the software sites you are interested in.

GateCityRadio · 09-23-2009, 01:53 PM

I have a pirated version of Photoshop CS4 and InDesign (for school). I did not recieve any financial aid this year and my one scholarship barely paid tuition. (FAFSA said I made too much money....wtf I work part time in a non-union grocery store, my paycheck rarely pays all of my monthly bills), Next year if I get financial aid I plan on using some of the money to buy the whole design package my school has to offer (at a student discount ofcourse). But right now the only choice I really had was to do this or drive to school on my days off to work on my projects (which would probably cost me more in gas then it would cost to buy the software).

Most of the time I try to use freeware such as Raw Therapee or GIMP.

EDIT: Is there a freeware software like Indesign that I could use?

treebeard · 09-23-2009, 02:07 PM

I paid for the upgrade from CS3, which I also purchased legally. But I then became and idiot and purchased Lightroom as well, and even Bibble4 so it goes to show you how much I know!

adamkean · 09-26-2009, 07:56 AM

i'm surprised how many are paid for

Sodbuster · 09-26-2009, 11:50 AM

I'm having to do without. Chicken and Egg. Need Lightroom and possibly PS to make salable images, need the sales to buy the software.

woof · 09-27-2009, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by Gooshin

Mike, your analogy is flawed, because in this particular case, the porsches are all lined up in a neat little row, they all have their doors open, and the keys are in the ignition. Not only that, but no one is going to do shit to you if you drive one off the lot.

Actually Gooshin, it is your moral fibre that is flawed.

It IS stealing. Plain and simple. The fact that you do not get caught or there are no visible consequences for YOU does not change that fact. Frank Clegg Director for Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft said it best, "stealing software is like stealing anything else. It is wrong!" citation to: Computing Canada

This just shows you for the incredibly immature person you really are. Please grace us with your opinions ONCE you grow up.

woof

View Poll Results: Did you buy Photoshop, or pirate it?
Yes, I pirated it and I'm proud of it!	7	10.14%
Yes, I pirated it, but only because it's so overpriced!	21	30.43%
I did, but don't now!	19	27.54%
No, I don't even take hotel toiletries!	22	31.88%
Voters: 69. You may not vote on this poll

08-08-2009, 08:23 PM	#50
drab1ne New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Adelaide Posts: 5	Well sort of... Does buying a legit copy through Russia(?) count. If so my CS3 is all good. I bought Photoshop 4 and Pagemaker 6.5 when I was back at Uni in the mid to late 90's. Since that PS no longer worked on Vista I had to look at other alternatives. yeah I help myself to free luxuries if I've paid for the room, etc. If Photoshop was $500 bucks maybe but $3,000 plus is excessive for the amount of use it would get.

09-23-2009, 01:53 PM	#56
GateCityRadio Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greensboro,NC Posts: 503	I have a pirated version of Photoshop CS4 and InDesign (for school). I did not recieve any financial aid this year and my one scholarship barely paid tuition. (FAFSA said I made too much money....wtf I work part time in a non-union grocery store, my paycheck rarely pays all of my monthly bills), Next year if I get financial aid I plan on using some of the money to buy the whole design package my school has to offer (at a student discount ofcourse). But right now the only choice I really had was to do this or drive to school on my days off to work on my projects (which would probably cost me more in gas then it would cost to buy the software). Most of the time I try to use freeware such as Raw Therapee or GIMP. EDIT: Is there a freeware software like Indesign that I could use? Last edited by GateCityRadio; 09-23-2009 at 02:02 PM.

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08-03-2009, 03:41 PM	#46
cygnet Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hill Country Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 104	It's amazing to me that photographers would be discussing justifications for copyright infringement. Excuses that Adobe knows about it so it's ok are rationalizations that shouldn't come into the decision. It's really very simple: I am a photographer. I don't want anyone to steal my photos. Therefore, I don't steal other stuff that is copyrighted. I buy all my software. There is a saying that starts with "do unto others...."

08-03-2009, 06:02 PM	#47
SuperAkuma Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 445	I paid for the pirated version, where does that go? JK, I paid for mine. Student discount FTW.

08-04-2009, 01:40 PM	#48
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Afer opening up my business, I decided to go legit, and reap the tax benefits

08-04-2009, 03:13 PM	#49
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	CS2 bought and paid for (Friend's Educational Discount), CS3 well ....., CS4 bought and paid for (Daughter's Educational Discount).

08-11-2009, 03:48 PM	#51
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	I'm a goody two shoes, mines paid for in full.

08-11-2009, 04:38 PM	#52
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Interesting...it seems that most folks who "paid for" photoshop did so with a discount, someone else's discount or were able to write it off as a business expense.

09-23-2009, 12:36 PM	#53
insulinguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	pirated copy of CS3 pirated copy of photomatix pirated lightroom pirated topaz adjust pirated noise reduction software arrgh. i spent my money on the camera - the glory of :index of _______ has been a total miracle worker.

09-23-2009, 12:53 PM	#54
Pwn4g3_P13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Photos: Gallery Posts: 115	My entire life's earnings so far would just pay for a full copy of CS3, so it doesn't bother me, although admittedly my PS experience did get me a higher paid job...

09-23-2009, 01:27 PM	#55
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	I usually wait for a deal on software. Either the company or some seller has a reduced price. I found CS4 for $190 (full retail version) and my other 'artistic' software at 40-60% discounts when they made one time/day sale. It is a good idea to sign up for notification on the software sites you are interested in.

09-23-2009, 02:07 PM	#57
treebeard Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windham, NH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793	I paid for the upgrade from CS3, which I also purchased legally. But I then became and idiot and purchased Lightroom as well, and even Bibble4 so it goes to show you how much I know!

09-26-2009, 07:56 AM	#58
adamkean Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 223	i'm surprised how many are paid for

09-26-2009, 11:50 AM	#59
Sodbuster Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 109	I'm having to do without. Chicken and Egg. Need Lightroom and possibly PS to make salable images, need the sales to buy the software.

09-27-2009, 04:56 AM	#60
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Originally posted by Gooshin Mike, your analogy is flawed, because in this particular case, the porsches are all lined up in a neat little row, they all have their doors open, and the keys are in the ignition. Not only that, but no one is going to do shit to you if you drive one off the lot. Actually Gooshin, it is your moral fibre that is flawed. It IS stealing. Plain and simple. The fact that you do not get caught or there are no visible consequences for YOU does not change that fact. Frank Clegg Director for Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft said it best, "stealing software is like stealing anything else. It is wrong!" citation to: Computing Canada This just shows you for the incredibly immature person you really are. Please grace us with your opinions ONCE you grow up. woof