I understand your point.

However, you're starting to advance a philosophy...

Limited pirating as a form of browsing before purchase

...that is a bit Machiavellian (like your sig). Most would disagree that the end justifies the means in this instance. If you are offered a demo (game, song, movie trailer) by the legitimate authorities that be, then by all means take the opportunity to assess it.

On RTW, you and I disagree. However, I freely acknowledge that it is less than perfect. I still find it diverting...which is the point.