Movies and TV How much of a (n intellectual property) pirate are you? - Page 3

**DaFace** · 02-26-2013, 05:30 PM

This is a spinoff of a thread in the media center, but I hope you'll indulge me and let it hang out here for a bit.

I'm just curious to see how the plethora of legal options to obtain movies, TV, and music has impacted piracy.

The basic idea is - do you obtain media for use in your home legally, or do you pirate it?

Poll on the way.

-King- · 02-26-2013, 06:21 PM

75% pirate movies
99.9% pirate music
0% pirate games
0% pirate books
5% pirate tv shows (only show I've pirated was breaking bad this past season)

Lex Luthor · 02-26-2013, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyman

Thinking that you pirating movies/tv shows is ok but me using my neighbor's wifi connection without their knowledge is douche behavior.

You're really a dumbass, aren't you?

Your neighbors are real people who can be victimized by your behavior. If you use your neighbor's wifi connection to download copyrighted material, your neighbor will be the one who gets the letters from his ISP threatening to throttle back his connection speeds or cancel his Internet service.

If I download copyrighted material using my own Internet connection, at least I'm man enough to face the consequences for my own actions. I don't hide behind my neighbors and cause them to take the blame for what I do.

That's the difference, and that's why you are a douche.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-26-2013, 06:53 PM

I haven't bought a CD this millenium, but I've probably only pirated about twenty songs in the last three years.

I would say that about 40% of my DVDs were Netflix/Blockbuster/Redbox rentals that I ripped and burned. All of my BDs are legit, and I've never downloaded a BD rip or invested in a BD burner, as I don't find the p quality and sound to be acceptable, and the discs are still overpriced.

All of my video games are legitimate.

I download torrents of television shows on networks I have to catch up if I get into them later (Parks and Rec) and shows on networks I don't have access to (Dexter).

I used to download pro wrestling PPV torrents, but haven't in at least four years.

I pirate the occasional book, but, ironically, often for educational purposes, as I feel that paperback novels are preposterously priced for students and I don't want them to have to get ****ed, and few are savvy enough to use Half.com or used bookstores (which don't really exist anymore).

I also pirate a few porn scenes a month if the previews look titillating. I've never paid for pornographic material (magazines, movies, etc.) in my life.

candyman · 02-26-2013, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brainiac

You're really a dumbass, aren't you?

Your neighbors are real people who can be victimized by your behavior. If you use your neighbor's wifi connection to download copyrighted material, your neighbor will be the one who gets the letters from his ISP threatening to throttle back his connection speeds or cancel his Internet service.

If I download copyrighted material using my own Internet connection, at least I'm man enough to face the consequences for my own actions. I don't hide behind my neighbors and cause them to take the blame for what I do.

That's the difference, and that's why you are a douche.

Your reading comprehension is shit. But you are a ****ing moron so that makes sense.

Al Bundy · 02-26-2013, 07:20 PM

From time to time a song or something. But nothing else.

Lex Luthor · 02-26-2013, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyman

Your reading comprehension is shit. But you are a ****ing moron so that makes sense.

My reading comprehension was spot on.

This is what you posted in the thread named "Internet Providers to Crack Down on Pirates":

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyman

I have 3 of my neighbor's wifi passwords, Im immune. Of course they dont know about it but if you're dumb enough to still be using WEP then I dont feel sorry for you.

I said you were a douche for using your neighbors' wifi passwords to download copyrighted material.

I stand by that comment.

Douche.

**loochy** · 02-26-2013, 07:28 PM

I'm like Jack Sparrow up in here

**Bugeater** · 02-26-2013, 07:29 PM

I still listen to the same music I bought in the 70s.

RedDread · 02-26-2013, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugeater

I still listen to the same music I bought in the 70s.

That's one way to do it I suppose.

58-4ever · 02-26-2013, 07:31 PM

Not as much as my company.

Al Bundy · 02-26-2013, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brainiac

My reading comprehension was spot on.

This is what you posted in the thread named "Internet Providers to Crack Down on Pirates":

I said you were a douche for using your neighbors' wifi passwords to download copyrighted material.

I stand by that comment.

Douche.

Now I agree with this 100%

**1ChiefsDan** · 02-26-2013, 08:00 PM

Where is the "All totally legal" option.

B14ckmon · 02-26-2013, 08:05 PM

Let's put it this way. I have 3 seed boxes.

**loochy** · 02-26-2013, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

Let's put it this way. I have 3 seed boxes.

your mom is a seed box

Psyko Tek · 02-26-2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoWalrus

Pirating music is way too easy. I'll buy something if I can't find it on what.cd or waffles.fm.

I have bought 2 albums in the last 3 years because I
I lovew the bands
mostly I buy tshirts and go to concerts

View Poll Results: How much of a pirate are you with regard to...?
---MOVIES---	5	4.39%
Almost entirely legal	64	56.14%
Mostly legal	13	11.40%
Half and half	4	3.51%
Mostly pirated	10	8.77%
Almost entirely pirated	14	12.28%
---TV SHOWS---	5	4.39%
Almost entirely legal	60	52.63%
Mostly legal	14	12.28%
Half and half	3	2.63%
Mostly pirated	8	7.02%
Almost entirely pirated	15	13.16%
---MUSIC---	4	3.51%
Almost entirely legal	36	31.58%
Mostly legal	19	16.67%
Half and half	13	11.40%
Mostly pirated	14	12.28%
Almost entirely pirated	23	20.18%
---VIDEO GAMES---	3	2.63%
Almost entirely legal	85	74.56%
Mostly legal	5	4.39%
Half and half	4	3.51%
Mostly pirated	0	0%
Almost entirely pirated	2	1.75%
---BOOKS---	4	3.51%
Almost entirely legal	67	58.77%
Mostly legal	8	7.02%
Half and half	12	10.53%
Mostly pirated	4	3.51%
Almost entirely pirated	8	7.02%
---COMPUTER SOFTWARE	4	3.51%
Almost entirely legal	52	45.61%
Mostly legal	24	21.05%
Half and half	9	7.89%
Mostly pirated	7	6.14%
Almost entirely pirated	12	10.53%
---I LIKE CHECKING BOXES! WHEEEE!!---	28	24.56%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 114. You may not vote on this poll

02-26-2013, 05:30 PM
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8009572	I haven't bought a CD this millenium, but I've probably only pirated about twenty songs in the last three years. I would say that about 40% of my DVDs were Netflix/Blockbuster/Redbox rentals that I ripped and burned. All of my BDs are legit, and I've never downloaded a BD rip or invested in a BD burner, as I don't find the p quality and sound to be acceptable, and the discs are still overpriced. All of my video games are legitimate. I download torrents of television shows on networks I have to catch up if I get into them later (Parks and Rec) and shows on networks I don't have access to (Dexter). I used to download pro wrestling PPV torrents, but haven't in at least four years. I pirate the occasional book, but, ironically, often for educational purposes, as I feel that paperback novels are preposterously priced for students and I don't want them to have to get ****ed, and few are savvy enough to use Half.com or used bookstores (which don't really exist anymore). I also pirate a few porn scenes a month if the previews look titillating. I've never paid for pornographic material (magazines, movies, etc.) in my life. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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