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- - - - Some people are actually not able to obtain some software legally and so there may be some arguments that the people who are not able to afford to obtain the software should obtain it because that may cause some inequalities in the society
      - Pirated software can also help some companies with small budgets to create innovative products or services to contribute to the whole economy.
        
        This would also be good for the customers since they are obtaining new products which may meet their needs and wants. Furthermore, the better economy position can lead to a growth in the economy with high tax revenues to the external stakeholders like the government.
        
        The government would then be able to provide merit goods like education to the public since they may have a higher budget to spend on, which would be advantageous for the long run as well since it would increase the productive potential of the economy and build the quality of people which will increase the quality of the employees in the future
      - Some people are able to earn from using pirated software which would enable them to have a better living than if they would not have used pirated software, therefore meeting some of the external stakeholders like public's needs and wants
      - Pirated software is less expensive and is comparatively easier to install and maintain
    - - Using pirated software would cause some unethical issues since it is unfair for the artists since they are not obtaining the credit that they should be obtaining from their creation
- - - - Old Media VS New Media
      - Citizen Journalism
        
        “Citizen journalism” (which is different from “civic journalism”) is a broad term for various ways in which ordinary citizens can take part in gathering, analyzing, and spreading the news. It can take several forms.
        
        The first consists of contributing material to professional news organizations. Most newspapers have always made space for letters to the editor. Now, many hold online discussion forums or allow readers to post comments to online stories. News organizations may also accept citizens’ photos and videos, especially in natural disasters where reporters cannot reach the scene quickly. Some news organizations have dedicated Web sites to viewer content, such as Yahoo News “YouWitness News”