I really dislike pirating, and I dislike even more those who brag about.

My summary of this thread:
Pirating is OK because I can't afford the stuff I want.
Pirating is OK because "I feel it keeps the producers in check."
Pirating is OK because there aren't laws against it. Even though there are.
Pirating is OK because it "is the only way for consumers to hit the big companies that care only about their pockets and overrated products."
Pirating isn't OK when the quality is bad.
These reasons suck. And BP, give me a break. Not a single one of your analogies were even slightly valid.