The Pirate's Paradox

If you've ever downloaded music, or any other media, illegally, check out this article from TorrentFreak.  #TheTimesTheyAreAChanging

If you've ever downloaded one of these...

It makes you realize how ridiculous the whole file sharing debate is. Why were these guys regarded as a social problem, when, in fact, they were the ones getting the most business by giving out free waffles? If there is really a free market, then why shouldn't those who wish to give their content or product for free be prohibited from doing so?

I don't agree entirely with the premise of this article, but it does shed light on the controversy between the music industry and the people at large because it points out a contradiction in the way the business is handling the ordeal. I like that these guys went out and did this little experiment because it can help people understand the debate between file sharers and the industry. They CHOSE to share their product for free, whereas most bands or artists probably don't CHOOSE to give their music for free (i.e. the file sharing dilemma). That said, it does shed light on a different way of doing business, while holding a principle that file sharing zealots hold dear, but it is not necessarily better. That answer, my friends, remains to be seen.

What do YOU think about free waffles?