Motherboard:

Over the years, users that dabble in obtaining copyrighted content via services like BitTorrent have routinely been maligned as irredeemable freeloaders by the entertainment industry, despite the fact that studies repeatedly show these users tend to be among the biggest purchasers of legitimate, legal content.

A new report out of the UK once again deflates the common narrative that pirates are exclusively looking to obtain free stuff.

I’ve been saying this for years. I know my prime era of piracy lead to me going down countless rabbit holes I wouldn’t have before, and supporting those creators moving forward.

It’s as if “Try Before You Buy" really works.