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3D ARK main  archives  art  forums  info center  news  surveys  current doc 3D-ALLIANCE 3d-ring.org The 3D Studio Maxforums.org More...		You can only vote once. Please make your answers count. 3D ARK's Piracy Poll Started July 25, 2000 Over 948 participants to date Already voted? Go straight to the latest results. Don't forget to visit this page when you are finished to: RECOMMEND THIS SURVEY TO A FRIEND. Your PRIVACY and ANONYMITY is assured. All answers are completely ANONYMOUS. The only data recorded for our surveys is the number of times a particular answer is selected, nothing more. There is absolutely no way for anyone to trace how you specifically answer a particular question. ( A ) 1. Since January 1st, 2000, have you used any illegal copies of 3D software?: Yes No I prefer not to answer ( B ) 2. Since January 1st, 2000, have you used any illegal copies of computer games?: Yes No I prefer not to answer ( C ) 3. Since January 1st, 2000, have you used any illegal copies of audio CDs (including MP3s)?: Yes No I prefer not to answer ( D ) 4. Since January 1st, 2000, have you used any illegal copies of movies?: Yes No I prefer not to answer ( E ) 5. Do you think there is a significant difference between using illegal copies of 3D software and using illegal copies of audio CDs or movies?: Yes, I think using illegal copies of 3D software is worse than using illegal copies of audio CDs or movies Yes, I think using illegal copies of audio CDs or movies is worse than using illegal copies of 3D software No, I do no think there is a significant difference between those options. I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( F ) 6. If you are now a professional 3D artist, did learning from pirated software play a significant role in gaining the software experience needed to becoming "employable"?: n/a : I am not a professional or getting paid for creating 3D graphics Yes, I mainly learned what I needed by using pirated software No, I may have used some, but it did not play a significant role No, I only used legitimate versions of software to learn what I needed I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( G ) 7. From the choices below, which of the following most resembles your primary reason for using illegal copies of 3D software?: n/a : I've never used an illegal copy I got it by chance and decided to try it I could not afford to pay for it I discovered it by accident and was curious I was curious and just wanted to try it out To protest against overpriced 3D software It was an entirely different reason I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( H ) 8. Do you think "being poor" is a reasonable excuse for using illegal copies of 3D software?: Yes No I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( I ) 9. Have you ever purchased a 3D package after having used an illegal copy of it?: n/a : I've never used an illegal copy Yes No I prefer not to answer ( J ) 10. If you have purchased 3D software after using an illegal copy, which option below most closely resembles your primary reason for doing so?: n/a : I've never used an illegal copy n/a : I've never purchased a legal copy I felt guilty Fear of getting caught After trying it, I wanted to own it Lack of available documentation I was dependent upon the software and was unable to find a crack for the latest version I wanted the latest version without waiting for a pirated copy I could finally afford to pay for it Other I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( K ) 11. Have you ever paid for illegal copies of software (such as a compilation of warez on CD)?: n/a : I've never used an illegal copy Yes, but I did so unknowingly Yes, I have paid for illegal copies of software No, I have never paid for illegal software I prefer not to answer ( L ) 12. Have you ever used illegal copies of 3D software for commercial use?: n/a : I've never used an illegal copy Yes No I prefer not to answer ( M ) 13. Is your workplace or school currently using illegal copies of 3D software?: Yes No, not to my knowledge I don't know or prefer not to answer ( N ) 14. Do you think the availability of pirated 3D software plays a significant role in its popularity (for better or worse)?: Yes, I think it increases a software's popularity (increased availability, free marketing, etc) Yes, but I think it reduces a software's popularity (higher prices, reputation, etc) No, I do not think it is has a significant impact on popularity I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( O ) 15. Do you think the availability of pirated 3D software plays a significant role in its price (for better or worse)?: Yes, I think it increases a software's price (reducing developer profits, etc) Yes, but I think it reduces a software's price (lower prices increase sales, etc) No, I do not think it is has a significant impact on price I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( P ) 16. Do you think 3D software developers would reduce the price of their software if there was no piracy?: Yes, they would probably reduce prices No, I do not think it is likely I have no opinion ( Q ) 17. Do you think boycotting 3D software developers would help reduce the price of their software?: Yes No I have no opinion ( R ) 18. Do you feel guilty about using illegal copies of 3D software?: n/a : I've never used an illegal copy Yes No I prefer not to answer ( S ) 19. Have you ever used cracked versions of 3D software you owned a license to in order to avoid CD checks, dongles, and other "inconveniences"?: n/a : I've never used an illegal copy Yes, I have No, I have not I prefer not to answer ( T ) 20. Do you think using pirated software is significantly affecting profits for the developer?: Yes, I think it is significantly affecting profits No, I do not think it is significantly affecting profits I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( U ) 21. To what degree do you think people who CRACK 3D software should be punished?: I do not think people who crack 3D software should be punished 1 - Minor punishment (community service, etc) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Major punishment (prison time, huge fines, etc) I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( V ) 22. To what degree do you think people who DISTRIBUTE pirated 3D software should be punished?: I do not think people who distribute pirated 3D software should be punished 1 - Minor punishment (community service, etc) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Major punishment (prison time, huge fines, etc) I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( W ) 23. To what degree do you think people who USE pirated 3D software should be punished?: I do not think people who use pirated 3D software should be punished 1 - Minor punishment (community service, etc) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Major punishment (prison time, huge fines, etc) I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( X ) 24. Do you think copy protection has a significant impact on the number of people using illegal copies of 3D software: Yes, I think it increases the number of people who use the software Yes, I think it decreases the number of people who use the software No, I do not think it has a significant impact I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( Y ) 25. Do you think if 3D software developers offered older versions of their software at greatly reduced (affordable) prices, that would be pirates would be more inclined to purchase legitimate copies of these older versions?: Yes, I think would-be pirates would be more inclined to purchase older, but affordable software No, I don't think it would make much of a difference I have no opinion or prefer not to answer ( Z ) 26. In the end, do you think software piracy ultimately hurts or helps the 3D industry?: I think it helps the 3D industry I think it hurts the 3D industry I don't think it has much of an impact I have no opinion or prefer not to answer This marks the end of 3D ARK's Piracy Poll. If you have additional feedback, we encourage you to use our Survey Feedback Forum where you can post additional comments completely anonymously. Don't forget to come back here when you are finished to recommend this survey to a friend. Please hit the SUBMIT button to submit your answers. 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