For context, I want to run a small personal gig (offering stuff on Patreon). Nothing too fancy.

In order to do that, I would need to use the Adobe suite, Windows, some audio and video effects, all requiring a commercial license.

In theory, I start to make money. How would Microsoft and Adobe know that I don't pay for their software?

If I use some audio effects, how would their owners even be able to tell / find my work? We're talking about basic sound effect, like rain, door knocks etc.

I've always been confused by this

  • SchizoDenji@lemm.eeEnglish
    8129·
    1 year ago

    >User posts a support query for paid software in a piracy sub.

    >"Why not use FOSS instead?"

    Every single time.

    Not everyone has the time and resources to relearn a new piece of software when they already have their workflow sorted out. Nobody asked for FOSS alternatives, it's a piracy sub.

    Besides, shit like GIMP isn't even half as good as photoshop.

    • Cyborganism@lemmy.caEnglish
      3320·
      1 year ago

      Calm down dude.

      Also, I wouldn't mind people pirating Photoshop for personal purposes, but if you're going to do this for your business and make a profit off their software, you ought to pay for it.

      That's my opinion.

      • SchizoDenji@lemm.eeEnglish
        61·
        1 year ago

        There are plenty of artists who use pirated software to create shit but haven't got into trouble, the trick is to block the network requests and strip the Metadata.

        And MS/Adobe would not go for a small patreon artist because they know that if they go too far, people will be pushed towards their competitors, which they don't want since their business model hinges on being the most widely used software and thus not allowing any competition to grow.