No, not because I’m sanctimonious, I want:
* High-quality media. For movies, I either watch HD or Blu-Ray. I don’t watch anything that is SD or even DVDs and the sound must be at least 5.1. I’m not going to watch/listen crap just to save a few bucks. Along the same wise, that’s why I bought a Macbook Pro with a Retina display—I want visual perfection. I have a thousand dollar receiver and a multi-thousand dollar sound system. I expect (and get) audio/visual perfection.
* I don’t want to deal with any malware. That’s a biggie with me. I’m not going to take any chances no matter how remote.
* For software, I want support. If there’s a problem, I call and expect answers. Good luck getting support for stolen software.
On the other hand, some stuff is so stupidly overpriced that they deserve to get their shit stolen left and right and I don’t feel a twinge of sympathy for them.
Once upon a time there was a superb programming package that was priced so low, it became known informally as “too cheap to steal”. I bought several copies (one for each of my computers since I needed the book) and I wouldn’t have dreamed of giving away a copy (no copy protection.
Another software package I bought gives me unbelievable good support. If I have any type of problems, the developer will email me back within hours. I wouldn’t be surprised if they would answer a question about how to fix a squeaky door. Although it’s a multi-hundred dollar package, I wouldn’t dream of stealing or giving it away (again, no software protection).