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[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 11 points 9 months ago (2 children)

As opposed to buying it illegally, or stealing it legally?

[–] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Buying it illegally is what some people do. I wish I could find the article I read, but pirate cable is definitely a thing in some places

Stealing legally is what the cops do when they commit ~~robbery~~ civil asset forfeiture

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

Every house on my street gets pirate cable. When I found out my ancient neighbor was paying for cable with her social security I was like check this out. Disconnect cable box connect TV straight into coax. Saved her a lot of money when she cancelled cable.

Any time you move to a new house or apartment just plug the coax into a TV, you might be surprised.

[–] reev@sh.itjust.works 10 points 9 months ago

You can pay for illegal content and you can take something without permission, legally.