Steal This Software?

Short questions: What is the difference between stealing software and buying it? Your good nature, better judgment, and clear conscious aside, what IS the difference between stealing software and buying it to the user?

For me, it really comes down to one simple thing: product support. Obviously, if I steal or copy software, I cannot expect EVER to get support for the product. If I find a bug, the software screws up, or I cannot figure out how to make it work…well, too bad for me. Or is it?

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