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You Wouldn't Steal a Car: Pirated Font Irony Revealed

4/26/2025

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The legendary anti-piracy ad "You Wouldn't Steal a Car," which debuted in 2004, is now under scrutiny for allegedly using a pirated font, XBAND Rough, instead of the licensed FF Confidential. Font creator Just Van Rossum finds the irony amusing and has no plans to pursue action, shedding light on the tangled web of piracy perceptions.

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The legendary anti-piracy ad "You Wouldn't Steal a Car," which debuted in 2004, is now under scrutiny for allegedly using a pirated font, XBAND Rough, instead of the licensed FF Confidential. Font creator Just Van Rossum finds the irony amusing and has no plans to pursue action, shedding light on the tangled web of piracy perceptions.