Peace: Since you've dropped the foul language, I'll respond...
"You don't depend on songwriting for a living, do you." I'm a "Traditional Folk Singer" rather than "Singer Songwriter" A(although I do write a little) so I depend on fees and sales not royalties. While I do respect the rights of the composers, I have little patience for the collectors, translators and other impostors who eagerly jump on the "Arranged & adapted by" bandwagon.
As for people pirating music for no financial gain? I have no problem with that.

Effsee: It occurred to me that someone would read into my short parable that I didn't think there was any shoplifting before there were supermarkets. Come on! You're smarter than that. The evolution of Supermarkets is however, the only reason that professional shoplifters have bee able to make their way into that particular corner of the market.
The point which you chose to ignore is that when it comes to putting music on the Internet, it's just the same as a vendor, leaving his/her goods on the barrow and going home for the night.

As for walking the talk? I think, I'm as generous as any when it comes to free downloads. I am frequently approached at concerts, by those who have home made copies of my music and wish to thank me. I swear & I have never missed a meal because of it although I really, really should!
Cheers.
Jim