Piracy - is it a dirty word?

[Lycanthrope]

Ive had this discussion with Raven. Yes buying pre-played doesn't fill up the publishers coffer but somewhere along the lines someone did pay for it. That is key. To gain some money from the pre-owned market is the main driving forces behind EA's project $10 or exclusive release DLC.

So your stance is based on morals and ethics rather than law? So then surely you can't argue against people who pirate with the intention of buying? Ergo, piracy isn't 100% morally or ethically reprehensible.