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Why people Pirate? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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[–] eah@programming.dev 15 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It should say rent instead of buy and give the expiration date corresponding to the date on which the license term ends.

"Rent. Unlimited viewing until January 1, 2027."

[–] Auli@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago

Yes that is the thing it was not conveyed to people that way.

This should be legally mandated labeling.