OK, I now own the Complete Saga Blu-ray. I’m still worried about legal repercussions, but at least my guilt is assuaged.
“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one.”
Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death
I highly doubt you’re going to be the first.
If anything buying them on ebay would probably put you in more danger of legal repercussions. Either way nothing will happen, but you went from a 0% chance for getting them from myspleen to a 0.00001% chance by getting them on ebay.
The Person in Question
Plus, if you buy the actual blurays (which you said you just did), then download them… Why would Disney even care? Yes it’s TECHNICALLY still illegal… But so what? You bought Disney’s product, and nobody makes any profit off their product when you download it so why would Disney even want to go after you?
In any event, my conscience is a little cleaner.
“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one.”
Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death
If it’s this much of an emotional roller coaster for you then you’re honestly better off just watching the OOT on VHS tape. That or track down the bonus discs.
The Person in Question
Well, I have have them now, so it’s academic. I just wish they had lossless 5.1 audio :p.
“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one.”
Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death
Well, I have have them now, so it’s academic. I just wish they had lossless 5.1 audio 😛.
“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one.”
Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death
Would this be Kosher since they’re only-allegedly offering payment for the materials and not the films themselves, or should Harmy be notified? Perhaps I feel the need to do a little penance.
NOTE: I bought NOTHING. I will certainly never err that way again. I’m just wondering.
“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one.”
Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death
Would this be Kosher
NO.
As an LDS Church member, I hate that that website brands itself with our name while doing something both illegal and immoral.
Dammit. Ah, well, at least I asked this time. Good to know 😉.
“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one.”
Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death
Would this be Kosher
NO.
“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one.”
Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death
Do creators of fan edits normally put their name/username in the end credits? And is it risky to do that? I’d think if a fan edit was made anonymously then the creator would have less of a chance of getting in trouble.
Do creators of fan edits normally put their name/username in the end credits? And is it risky to do that? I’d think if a fan edit was made anonymously then the creator would have less of a chance of getting in trouble.
Every fan-edit I’ve seen had the creator using an alias.
Do creators of fan edits normally put their name/username in the end credits? And is it risky to do that? I’d think if a fan edit was made anonymously then the creator would have less of a chance of getting in trouble.
Every fan-edit I’ve seen had the creator using an alias.
HAL puts his real name in the end credits. I’m pretty sure Adywan does the same, too.
Recent thread on this exact topic.
http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Should-I-put-my-name-on-my-fan-edit/id/59033
Recent thread on this exact topic.
http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Should-I-put-my-name-on-my-fan-edit/id/59033
Says it’s been locked by a moderator. Anyone remember what the consensus was?
Edit: Oops, nevermind. I didn’t realize all the replies were still there.
Posting here because I couldn’t find a more suitable thread!
This is a very interesting read. If the article is accurate I don’t think the status quo can hold once this case is settled. What do you guys think?
If digital downloads have to be treated like physical copies - as in, able to be resold and purchased “used” - that would have huge implications indeed.
I’m particularly interested in how it would affect the idea that digital copies aren’t owned, they’re licensed, meaning if the platform you’re using for your digital copy goes under, you’re screwed and out the money you paid for the media. If the rules change so consumers do own their digital copy, what does that mean for DRM? Would they necessarily need to be DRM-free going forward so they’d still be usable if the platform that can play them is scrapped? What about if your hard drive fails and you lose your copy - would there be an obligation on the part of the distributor to provide a new download free of charge, or is it like you lost your DVD and need to get a new copy?
I’m glad this stuff is finally being challenged in court, because there distribution companies have so far pretty much had free reign to handle digital distribution as they see fit with little protection for the consumer.
What if you buy someone a DVD or a CD? Should that be legal? Can you give someone the permission to consume an IP that isn’t yours? I mean it’s pretty weird. You buy the right, but can you buy someone that right? I guess so.