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
    7729·
    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
      3318·
      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.