Moral and legal aspects of computer consultations
This post is a question. The question is partly rhetorical and a little holistic.
Do you find it normal to advise people on the use of unlicensed software?
My job is basically advising people.
I answer a lot of computer questions. Questions about hardware and software.
For over two years now, I have been refusing to advise people if the questions relate to stolen software. I will not be punished by the authorities, this is not fear of the authorities and not laziness. This is my moral position.
A simple example of a conversation:
- but I’m not updating ***, I downloaded the database, but he still doesn’t want to ...
- Are you using a licensed version of this antivirus?
- that is not of course! it *** costs rubles
- sorry, but I will not give advice on working with unlicensed software
- ???? !!!
About 90% are offended, of which 30% are acquaintances (and they are sooooo badly offended).
And I understand that updates are not downloaded for another reason. If we consider the same example, then the problem may be with the Internet connection, and I’m talking about this person. I try to list and, if possible, help to eliminate all the problems that relate to hardware and other legal software.
Do you think that such a situation would motivate you to purchase legal software or simply offend you?
What do managers in computer stores usually do with you or your acquaintances?
Do you find it normal to advise people on the use of unlicensed software?
My job is basically advising people.
I answer a lot of computer questions. Questions about hardware and software.
For over two years now, I have been refusing to advise people if the questions relate to stolen software. I will not be punished by the authorities, this is not fear of the authorities and not laziness. This is my moral position.
A simple example of a conversation:
- but I’m not updating ***, I downloaded the database, but he still doesn’t want to ...
- Are you using a licensed version of this antivirus?
- that is not of course! it *** costs rubles
- sorry, but I will not give advice on working with unlicensed software
- ???? !!!
About 90% are offended, of which 30% are acquaintances (and they are sooooo badly offended).
And I understand that updates are not downloaded for another reason. If we consider the same example, then the problem may be with the Internet connection, and I’m talking about this person. I try to list and, if possible, help to eliminate all the problems that relate to hardware and other legal software.
Do you think that such a situation would motivate you to purchase legal software or simply offend you?
What do managers in computer stores usually do with you or your acquaintances?