No. I believe anyone should be able to enjoy my books, regardless of income level, country of origin, or ability to pay.
There are dozens of reasons people pirate books. Some people live in a country that bans LGBTQIA+ media. Some libraries cost yearly fees to join. In my opinion, the only way piracy is a black-and-white issue is when people fail to acknowledge the struggles of others.
If you have to pirate my novels, there is no way I can stop you. All I ask is that you leave a review in return. Tell your friends and family. If they have the means, maybe direct them to my Amazon page.
The world is a big place, and I’m an advocate of compassion and understanding. If you have the ability, I’ll appreciate any monetary support. If you don’t, you still deserve to read good books. How you secure them is up to you.