Hm, I dunno about pirate groups responding faster, as they are dependent on the publisher to release fixes (as far I know, the idea of a scene patch is rather funny). Caring about the product, heh, well maybe - if the release doesn't work as well as another group that's embarassing etc.
It's useful for stripping DRM from your bought games if they're acting up or just bothering you somehow, I'm ok with that.