There will be less incentive when developers are raided and brought to court for their high crimes against the industry.

Why not have the FBI go after the pirates instead of changing the structure of their business?

It works well for them when it comes to unlicensed reproductions and hardware that facilitates piracy.

If Popcorn time could turn a dime while playing the game legally, and become a threat like Netflix was, I'd believe it.

It's easier to crack a few skulls legally when pirates start getting flagrant than it is to treat them like a legal competitor.