> Theft from the outside world, however, is often taken lightly - especially when it comes to graphics.

One should not forget where the demoscene is coming from: crackers. The whole point of "intros" was to show off the skills of whoever cracked a piece of software. So obviously, the views demoscene held on intellectual property are not mainstream, if we can say it like that.

The shift to a more creative and law abiding art scene, led by adults and not rebellious teenagers is more recent development.