Better legal streaming options are the best way to end piracy

I watch a disgusting amount of Netflix these days — well, 'watch' might be the wrong word to use. Often, Netflix is just playing in the background while I do other things like folding laundry, browsing Reddit on my phone or, regrettably, falling asleep at night.

It's a similar story for Spotify, which delivers all my tunes whether I'm on a road trip, walking to the store, or hanging out with friends.

But here's the thing I realized recently — Netflix and Spotify alone have done more to curb my illegal downloading habits than any PSA campaign, copyright law, or regulatory board ever could.

Though websites like the couchtuner still exist, it's a step in the right direction.