| Excuse | Reality | |--------|---------| | “It’s too expensive for a simple utility.” | It’s $5 – less than 2 gallons of gas. | | “I just want to test it first.” | There’s an official free trial. | | “Cracks are safe if you know where to look.” | No, they aren’t. Attackers specifically target “trusted” uploaders. | | “The developer won’t miss my $5.” | Indie developers absolutely feel every lost sale. | | “I’ll buy it later if I like it.” | >95% of crack users never pay. Be honest with yourself. |