"You wouldn't steal a car.." - I would if i could download it

"You wouldn't steal a car.."- I would if I could download it.

I wish I could say that I thought up this gem but I can't, but it's a Facebook group that not only comments on the annoyance and irrelevance of the anti-pirating message that we have all seen played in the movies and when watching DVDs, but also where users can post tips on where to get pirated music films and software.

The crux of the group: that stealing a tangible object such as a car is an ineffectual comparison to illegal downloading on the Internet.

I also think it comments on the weariness of this piracy campaign. As piracy becomes more frequent, the less relevant this ad will become.

Also, watch this video by Weird Al, Don't Download This Song. I tried to embed this video, but I couldn't get the code.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEmTbpvj9fM

The song provides a similar commentary on the moral panic used to suppress downloading on the Internet and the dominant attitudes by the public toward it.

"Cause you start out stealing songs

Then you’re robbing liquor stores

And selling Crack

And running over school kids with your car..

"Don’t take away money

From artists just like me

How else can I afford another solid gold Humvee

And diamond studded swimming pools

These things don’t grow on trees"