Originally posted by: NeilBEven still, the guy has a point - If you were to share a film that was not yet available as in this case, wouldnt that be considered the same as sharing a film that has left the cinema and not yet hit DVD?
The difference is that Blade Runner is available at retail, has been for years, and it's my expectation that anyone downloading this fan-made DVD also own a retail copy. If they don't own a retail copy, they shouldn't be downloading it.
A film that is recently out of theaters and awaiting DVD release has no retail availability. Also, it's a much more sensitive issue for studios than a 20-year-old film that has had multiple retail releases, particularly when what is being passed around is a downconversion of an HD broadcast.
And before you defend this pompous ass, check out his remarks in a completely unrelated thread where he stands on his soapbox and proceeds to tell us how uncomfortable he is with the forum as a whole.
Know, however, that these two threads have caused me to review the forum rules and clarify my expectations regarding file sharing in order to crack down on any inappropriate behavior.