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I blame the "piracy is stealing" advertising/propaganda. It was super effective, given that we all remember it.
Editing to add one of my favorite videos in the other direction, Copying is Not Theft.
I don't remember ever seeing such an advertisement in my life.
YOU WOULDN'T DOWNLOAD A CAR
I totally would
In this day, I'm pretty sure the entirety of the middle class and below would if they could.
and then download a house