This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on February 19, 2010). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
I want to make it clear that I don’t condone piracy (of the digital or high-seas version, outside of the silly over-romanticized modern view of historical pirates). However, there’s a very real truth in this graphic (found via BoingBoing):