Yes. Nothing in life is free. To pirate electronic media, you need internet access. That isn't free either.

I guess you didn't see my other side of the point I was trying to make. Piracy increases recognition of a song / movie / person / program beyond sales. It's a marketing dream. Free distribution to make even 5-10 year olds who don't have a job nor money to be able to listen to songs and watch movies.

I didn't cover all grounds so yes, you are right that many also get burnt badly by it. What I meant by celebrities are the BIG ones. The "rich enough" category. Not the underground or indie bands.

If you want fame, piracy actually helps. If you want money, probably not. But fame can bring you money. Not by the product you sell. But by the fame alone. Again, I guess I'm talking about the BIG guns here. Who benefits from fame alone. (advertising etc)

I'm not pro about piracy. Just trying to show some othersides which people don't see or ignore. If I offended you, I apologise. You can never cover all sides in such a short post.