Many users turn to the Megathread not because they are "cheap," but because of geo-restrictions (You have Netflix, but the movie isn't in your country), abandonware (Games from 1995 that no store sells), or democratization (Software costing a college student's rent).
The Megathread was born from the belief that digital information wants to be free. Whether you agree with that philosophy, the document is a fascinating piece of internet counter-culture. the piracy megathread
This is the most technically complex section. Gaming Megathreads distinguish between: Motivations and user profiles