well after reading the whole topic i have a bit to agree and disagree with...
first, I'm one of those types that will watch a series online and if i like it enough ill follow through on my responsibility to purchase it afterwords (or when it comes out in the states)
second, im one of those people that attempt to draw/write and even if i made it big i wouldnt really mind if anything of mine was pirated...just from my point of view I'd rather have a few people appreciating it for free than a million or so buying it and not really enjoying it, but that's just me...
also, the whole legal thing...its against the law most anywhere you go so really if you download the stuff, no matter what you're still committing piracy. So I guess its up to the people themselves whether its ethical or not. :animestun