In fact, I actually appreciate Scott doing this because this is his way of saying he appreciates software by following the original copyright laws, *cough* "abandonware" *cough* or not.

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I fear your argument is falling on deaf ears. Some people have no sense of respect for the wishes of others. (In this case, respecting the author's wishes/interests by abiding by copyright law until they release the software themselves.) Some people also have an enormous sense of entitlement. (In this case, feeling entitled to something just because there is no apparent loss if they take it.)