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Well, it all depends on what's being downloaded and how it'a being used.
For M$ stuff, I don't feel too guilty, as the owner is the richest man in the world and I don't think he's weeping over his cracked software. Though this is really an issue for me as I have a bunch of keys from old PC's that I can use to install windows.
Music and television shows should not be illegal to download. They provide radio where their music is broadcasted for free, so what if I use a tape recorder am I a pirate now? Same thing with television stuff. The companies aren't charging me (though the cable providor is) and they're telling me I can't record the shows for later or give them to someone else? It really annoys me with sports because they specifically say that you aren't even allowed to tape it or they'll sue it. You know why that is? It's so that we don't catch them screwing up. They're basically saying "Hey, if we screw up, you're not allowed to have any proof of it so turn off your vcr".
Movies Personally, I buy any movies I like. If I'm really psyched about it then I'll see it in the theater. If it's an iffy movie I'll download it, and if I like it I'll buy it. But I mean, I'm downloading a low quality version from a camcorder. To me I think if it kind of like a demo version.
Other programs. This is my big gray area. Usually, if I really want/ like a game, I'll buy it. Especially if it's online, because I need a genuine key. If it's some obscure, non-online or old game, then I will most likely just download it. I prefer to have a real version of whatever game I have, but I will download it if I can save myself a few bucks.
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