So accurate lol, unfortunately. And you bring up great questions, whether one can be a success in business without losing dignity. I think it's not entirely possible in the current climate. I think one has to 'play the game' here and there, if not, often, to move up.
But if one can bring a degree of dignity/humanity to the table every now and then/mixed in with that game-playing, then that's awesome. Showing that it is possible, which I'm sure it is, and being an example of course, to others.
And the last question, I'd say it's more to accept and move on with the protection of work/content being stolen. Thing is, then to challenge one can require a third party, legal proceedings etc, which can cost a fortune, then the risk of that not having the desired outcome and losing money instead. It is games upon games lol. Quite amusing, really, ha!
RE: Being the Small Fish or the Shark in Business